Crimes (Definition of Female Genital Mutilation) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
4 December 2019
This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to update the definition of female genital mutilation (FGM) to ensure all types of FGM are illegal in New Zealand and all women and girls are adequately protected from FGM. This bill has four members-in-charge: Jenny Marcroft, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Golriz Ghahraman, and Jo Hayes.
- Introduced on 4 December 2019
- 1st reading on 4 December 2019
- 2nd reading on 29 July 2020
- 3rd reading on 29 July 2020
- Royal assent on 6 August 2020
Members responsible
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 4 December 2019
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2nd reading
PassedReading date: 29 July 2020
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3rd reading
PassedReading date: 29 July 2020
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Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.