# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 4: Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (c. 31)

Extent: E+W

An offence under section 1 of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (female genital mutilation), if—
(a) the victim was under 18, and
(b) the offender—
(i) was 18 or over, or
(ii) is sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/24/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-24/paragraph-4
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