Written question asked by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriage
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will publish the feasibility study conducted by the University of Birmingham in 2023–24 on the possibility of developing prevalence estimates for female genital mutilation and forced marriage.
- Answer
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The violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy committed to conducting an additional study, building on the University of Birmingham study, to explore the viability of the recommended approach in producing a national prevalence estimate for forced marriage and FGM.
This study is due to conclude in March after which the Government will review the findings of both studies in the round and consider next steps, including publication.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL13640
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Freedom from Violence and Abuse: A cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls: Strategy and Action Plan
Thursday, 18 December 2025
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House of Lords
- Subjects
- Female genital mutilation Forced marriage Research
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