French Penal code (General criminal law), Article 222-9
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Violence causing a permanent mutilation or infirmity (performance, assistance)
Criminal Law
Applicability of the principle of extraterritoriality
Yes. Victim is a French national or a resident in France (this provision has been introduced by the article 14 of the Act n°2006-399 of the 4th of April, 2006 strengthening the prevention and repression of violence perpetrated within a couple and against children)
Types of FGM addressed
Not specified
Availability of information collecting system or reports
No
Additional information
Date of entering into force
01/03/2007