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Story summary
- Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales classifies circumcision as potentially harmful rather than child abuse.
- Guidance followed objections from Jewish and Muslim groups.
- The CPS advises prosecutors to consider child cruelty or assault charges.
- Seven boys died since 2001, and 29 babies had serious complications from 2022 to 2024.
- Critics say the guidance lacks clarity on consent, and the CPS emphasizes circumcision's cultural significance and urges proper execution.
