Section 245A of the Danish Penal Code (Specific criminal law)
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In specific law:
Performance
In general provisions of Danish Criminal Code:
- Attempt to (Section 21)
- Participation (Section 23)
Criminal Law
Applicability of the principle of extraterritoriality
Yes (Section 7a, 3 of the Penal Code)
Conditions: Offender is a Danish national or resident AND;
- Double criminality; OR
- Victim is Danish national or resident.
Types of FGM addressed
Applicable to clitoridetectomy, excision and infibulation: any procedure that involves removing parts of the female external sex organs.
(RE-infibulation not specifically stipulated as illegal. National guidelines are provided)
Number of court cases
1 (sentenced January 2009)
Number of FGM cases registered with judicial authorities
1
Availability of information collecting system or reports
No
Additional information
Date of entering into force
13/05/2003