Male circumcision is a lawful act when carried out for religious reasons. Where there is a dispute between the parents as to whether such a step should be taken, an application should normally be made to the court for a decision. When deciding, the court would look to the welfare of the child as paramount.
Citations:
Times 01-Jun-1999, Gazette 08-Dec-1999
Statutes:
Children
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81955
