Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to bring forward legislation or guidance for non-therapeutic male circumcision.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates surgical procedures, including male circumcision for therapeutic and non-therapeutic reasons, where the procedure is carried out by a health care professional.

The CQC has developed guidance with other professional organisations entitled Additional guidance and prompts: non-therapeutic male circumcision, a copy of which is attached.

The Government has no current plans to bring forward legislation or further guidance on non-therapeutic male circumcision.