The Liberals (Venstre) will not impose age limits on ritual circumcision of boys.
A majority of the Congress rejected several proposals to bring change the party program to include that boys must reach a certain age and have given informed consent prior to ritual circumcision.
In Jewish tradition, circumcision happens when a boy is eight days old. The procedure is an important part of Jewish identity. Also among Muslims, circumcision is compulsory.
At their national congress two weeks ago, a similar proposal was withdrawn.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
Circumcision alters sex dramatically. Informed adults can decide for themselves. Forced genital cutting is unethical.
Those who will not protect children are unethical.
It’s illegal to cut off a girl’s prepuce, or to make any incision on a girl’s genitals, even if no tissue is removed, and even if the parents think it’s their religious right or obligation. Even a pinprick is banned.
Why don’t boys get the same protection? Everyone should be able to decide for themselves whether or not they want parts of their genitals cut off. It’s *their* body.