Guidance

Female genital mutilation protection orders (FGM700)

Who can apply for an order, how to apply and what happens when the court receives your application.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 1 April 2017
• Last updated: 4 November 2021
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  1. 4 November 2021

     Updated FGM700 guidance published.

  2. 27 April 2020

     Revised FGM700 uploaded.

  3. 1 April 2017

     First published.

Documents

Female genital mutilation (FGM) protection orders

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Gorchmynion Amddiffyn rhag Anffurfio Organau Cenhedlu Benywod (FGM)

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Details

Guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) protection orders, including:

• what FGM is
• how FGM protection orders can help
• how to apply for an FGM protection order
• getting an order quickly
• what happens at a hearing

Get a female genital mutilation protection order

You can find out more about applying for FGM protection orders.