The need for education around female genital mutilation is a message that has come through strongly from the submitters that came to select committee, including from Family Planning. Now we suggest other non-legislative measures to complement the changes to the law. A set of guidelines, national guidelines, is needed for consistency when authorities deal with cases of FGM. This would help determine whether a procedure is for cosmetic or enhancement purposes, and guidelines would help police in their response to cases of FGM and to cover any resulting prosecution.