Strengthening protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): consultation analysis
An analysis of the responses to the consultation on strengthening protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Annex A
Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Bill – Numerical Breakdown Of Five Main Questions
Do you believe that a provision of anonymity for victims of FGM should be introduced?
| Respondent | Yes | No | Don’t Know | Not Answered | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| NHS Bodies | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 |
| Police Scotland | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Local Authorities | 3 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Charity/Third Sector | 9 | 2 | - | - | 11 |
| Child Protection Committee | 4 | 2 | - | - | 6 |
| Violence Against Women Partnerships | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Non-Ministerial Public Bodies | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 3 | 3 | - | 4 | 10 |
| Other | 3 | - | - | 3 | |
| Total | 49 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 71 |
Do you think that Scotland should introduce an offence so that individuals can be prosecuted if they fail to protect a person they have caring responsibilities for being subjected to FGM?
| Respondent | Yes | No | Don’t Know | Not Answered | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| NHS Bodies | - | 3 | 1 | - | 4 |
| Police Scotland | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Local Authorities | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Charity/Third Sector | 7 | 2 | 2 | - | 11 |
| Child Protection Committee | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | 6 |
| Violence Against Women Partnerships | 1 | 3 | - | - | 4 |
| Non-Ministerial Public Bodies | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Total | 32 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 71 |
Do you think that the Scottish Government should introduce Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders?
| Respondent | Yes | No | Don’t Know | Not Answered | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| NHS Bodies | 3 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| Police Scotland | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Local Authorities | 3 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Charity/Third Sector | 11 | - | - | - | 11 |
| Child Protection Committee | 5 | 1 | - | - | 6 |
| Violence Against Women Partnerships | 3 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| Non-Ministerial Public Bodies | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 5 | - | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Other | 3 | - | - | 3 | |
| Total | 57 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 71 |
Do you think the Scottish Government should introduce a duty to notify Police of FGM?
| Respondent | Yes | No | Don’t Know | Not Answered | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| NHS Bodies | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 |
| Police Scotland | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Local Authorities | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Charity/Third Sector | 5 | 3 | 3 | - | 11 |
| Child Protection Committee | - | 5 | 1 | - | 6 |
| Violence Against Women Partnerships | 1 | 3 | - | - | 4 |
| Non-Ministerial Public Bodies | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | 10 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 |
| Total | 24 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 71 |
Do you agree that the Scottish Government should issue statutory guidance for professionals in relation to female genital mutilation?
| Respondent | Yes | No | Don’t Know | Not Answered | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 21 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| NHS Bodies | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 |
| Police Scotland | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Local Authorities | 3 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Charity/Third Sector | 10 | - | 1 | - | 11 |
| Child Protection Committee | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 6 |
| Violence Against Women Partnerships | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Non-Ministerial Public Bodies | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 6 | - | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Other | 3 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Total | 53 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 71 |
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Email: Nadia.Abu-hussain@gov.scot
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