Is FGM banned in France?
No specific ban
There is no FGM-specific law; only general criminal provisions could apply.
France is one of 40 countries classified “No specific ban” for female genital mutilation — 42% of the 95 with data. (Also searched as FGM.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Luxembourg
- No specific ban There is no FGM-specific law; only general criminal provisions could apply.
- Switzerland
- Specifically banned FGM is banned by a dedicated law or an explicit criminal provision.
- Belgium
- Specifically banned FGM is banned by a dedicated law or an explicit criminal provision.
- Netherlands
- Specifically banned FGM is banned by a dedicated law or an explicit criminal provision.
- Germany
- Specifically banned FGM is banned by a dedicated law or an explicit criminal provision.
- Austria
- Specifically banned FGM is banned by a dedicated law or an explicit criminal provision.
Other laws in France
- Abortion
- Legal on request
- Euthanasia
- Passive only
- Suicide Laws
- Not a crime
- Surrogacy
- Banned
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