Though Liberia is a signatory to many regional and international instruments that speak against FGM, the practice is still prevalent amongst many local tribes in the country. This article sets out the legal wrongs in the practice of FGM and seeks to get perpetrators to desist or face prosecution for this harmful and unlawful practice. In consideration of the taboo nature of this subject in Liberia, this discussion will focus on the simple reason why I believe the practice of FGM is unconstitutional and an illegal traditional practice rather than the processes of the Sande Society. The formal system which is based on Anglo-American Law or Common Law Practice and the Customary Law based on traditional African practices. The practice of FGM clearly violates the constitution of the Republic of Liberia, as well as the Penal Code of Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa December 18, 2019 07:18 UTC