Recommendation 17

It is a matter of serious concern that evidence given to us and available data indicate both that FGM is taking place in the UK and that UK citizens or residents are being taken abroad to undergo FGM. The Government must allocate sufficient resources to tackle this form of gender-based violence and, in most circumstances, violent child abuse. While the UK Government has taken steps to prevent and address FGM, variations in funding on tackling FGM over recent years risk the consistency and long-term impact of this work. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58)