The Forward

Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosecutors warn after deaths

(JTA) — British Jews are weighing in after authorities said they are considering deeming some circumcisions “a form of child abuse” following deaths from the procedure. The Crown Prosecution Service, ...
The Times of Israel

Circumcision could be child abuse if done wrong, UK draft guidelines say — report

Draft guidelines for prosecutors in England and Wales say circumcision “may be a form of child abuse” if performed incorrectly, the Guardian reported Saturday. The Crown Prosecution Service’s draft ...
The Guardian

Religious tradition, child safety and the law on circumcision

Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain, Ray Flynn and another reader respond to the news that the practice is classed as possible child abuse in a draft Crown Prosecution Service document I would welcome ...
The Guardian

Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document

Exclusive: Possible revision of guidance for prosecutors in England and Wales comes amid safety concerns from courts Circumcision is to be classed as a potential form of child abuse under new guidance ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs

UK unlikely to classify circumcision as child abuse despite reports, Jewish leaders tell 'Post'

Jewish leaders told The Jerusalem Post that the guidance made it clear it was aimed at circumcision under inappropriate conditions, and not to classify it as child abuse. The Jewish community raised ...
EurekAlert!

Is infant male circumcision an abuse of the rights of the child?

Circumcision is one of the commonest surgical procedures performed on males. Opponents argue that infant circumcision can cause both physical and psychological harm, while recent evidence shows that ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths

British Jews are weighing in after authorities said they are considering deeming some circumcisions “a form of child abuse” following deaths from the procedure. The Crown Prosecution Service, the ...