Conservative blocks bill giving girls protection from FGM

[Captain Caveman]

Tory MP blocks bill to protect girls from FGM

Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope – the politician widely condemned for objecting to a bill to outlaw upskirting – has blocked legislation designed to protect children from female genital mutilation (FGM).

The 71-year-old member for Christchurch was heavily criticised for obstructing the legislation on Friday, and was called an “embarrassment to ... party and humanity” by leading anti-FGM campaigner Nimco Ali.

Sir Christopher blocked a bill tabled by crossbench peer Lord Berkeley to allow courts to issue protection orders if a child is at risk of FGM. He objected to the bill ahead of its second reading in the House of Commons this afternoon.

What a ****.

Upskirting is a horrendous crime.

Except in Thailand where it's just common sense.

 

[ShahdagMountains]

Upskirting is a horrendous crime.

Except in Thailand where it's just common sense.

Well.

Aside from Gift Gate, this thing with Lord Alli is really kicking off.

What was he doing in Iraq, and in Syria, meeting with Assad?

 

[Captain Caveman]

Well.

Aside from Gift Gate, this thing with Lord Alli is really kicking off.

What was he doing in Iraq, and in Syria, meeting with Assad?