Reported cases of female genital mutilation in Scotland represent just a tiny fraction of its true extent, according to a children’s charity.
Only three cases of female genital mutilation have been reported in Scotland according to the Scottish Government but the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children believes it is much more widespread.
The charity said: “We believe the true number of victims is higher as only a tiny fraction come forward for medical help.
Female genital mutilation is a child initiation ritual usually carried out on girls aged between four and 10 in some African, Asian and Middle Eastern communities in the UK.
