Scotland launches ‘National Action Plan to Tackle Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 2016-2020’ .

The Scottish Government considers Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to be an unacceptable and illegal practice, a form of abuse and a violation of the human rights of women and girls. It reflects deep‑rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls.