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Finland Lacks Policy on Religiously-Mandated Male Circumcision

The case is still in the Court of Appeals, and it is too early to say if the Supreme Court will rule on it someday.

(HELSINKI) - The issue of circumcisions performed on boys for religious and cultural reasons has reached a stage in Finland in which it is difficult to find a solution that is acceptable to all.

The Green League voted in favour of a resolution at its party congress a week ago that such procedures should be phased out in Finland either through advice or, if necessary, through legislation.