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Written question asked by Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Circumcision

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to (a) introducing safeguards and (b) reviewing legislation relating to the circumcision of infants and minors for non-medical reasons.

Answer

Departmental officials will be engaging with stakeholders, particularly in Muslim and Jewish communities, regarding non-statutory measures to improve patient safety relating to the circumcision of male infants and minors for non-medical reasons.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11538
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Circumcision
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk