# The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (Commencement) Order 2004

S.I. 2004/286 · made 6 February 2004

This Order brings the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 into force on 3rd March 2004.

Made under: Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (Section 8)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/female-genital-mutilation-act-2003-commencement-order-2004/pdf/uksi_20040286_en.pdf

## Introductory text

CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 6th February 2004
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the power conferred upon him by section 8(2) of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 , hereby makes the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (Commencement) Order 2004.

## 2 

The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 shall come into force on 3rd March 2004.

## Signature

David Blunkett
One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State
Home Office
6th February 2004

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 into force on 3rd March 2004.

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