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Published on 2024-07-17 01:57:57
Lawmakers in the Gambia have rejected the repeal of the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015, which prohibits the practice of FGM/C in the country.
This decision in the West African nation marks the first time in the sixth legislature that a bill has been entirely rejected, with the majority voting against all its clauses during the consideration stage.
In his ruling, the Speaker of the National Assembly, FabakaryT. Jatta, cited Order 72(19) of the Standing Orders, which states that…
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