Maltese Criminal Code, Article 54d(b)(x)
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Criminal Law
Types of FGM addressed
FGM is not mentioned, but there is reference to 'physical mutilation'. However, this is dealt with in the section on war crimes.
Number of court cases
Number of FGM cases registered with judicial authorities
Source
Laws of Malta (on-line)
Additional information
Date of entering into force
Chapter 9 (Criminal Code) is dated 1854, but was subsequently amended many times. Article 54 was amended by the Ordinance XXIV in 2002.