[Rev. 2012]
Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation
CAP. 62B
CHAPTER 62B
PROHIBITION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION ACT
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I – PRELIMINARY
Section
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2.
Short title.
Interpretation.
PART II – THE ANTI-FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION BOARD
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Establishment of the Board.
Composition of the Board.
Functions of the Board.
Powers of the Board.
Conduct of business and affairs of the Board.
Delegation by the Board.
Chief Executive Officer.
Staff.
The common seal of the Board.
Protection from personal liability.
Liability for damages.
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Funds of the Board.
Financial year.
Annual estimates.
Accounts and audit.
Investment of funds.
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Offence of female genital mutilation.
Aiding and abetting female genital mutilation.
Procuring a person to perform genital female mutilation in another country.
Use of premises to perform female genital mutilation.
Possession of tools or equipment.
Failure to report commission of offence.
Use of derogatory or abusive language.
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Entry into premises.
Measures by Government.
Extra-territorial jurisdiction.
Penalty for offences.
PART III – FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
PART IV – OFFENCES
PART V – MISCELLANEOUS
SCHEDULE
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PROVISIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF
THE BOARD
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