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 — See all updates

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) protection orders

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Gorchmynion Amddiffyn rhag Anffurfio Organau Cenhedlu Benywod (FGM)

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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.

Published 1 April 2017
Last updated 4 November 2021 + show all updates

1. 4 November 2021

   Updated FGM700 guidance published.

2. 27 April 2020

   Revised FGM700 uploaded.

3. 1 April 2017

   First published.