Is circumcision forced?
Forced circumcisions have occurred in a wide range of situations, most notably in the compulsory conversion of non-Muslims to Islam and the forced circumcision of Teso, Turkana and Luo men in Kenya, as well as the abduction of South African teenage boys to so-called circumcision schools (“bush schools”).
Can you sue over circumcision?
You could file a suit against the doctor, hospital, or practitioner who performed the procedure in addition to the manufacturer of the equipment used in the procedure. Botched circumcisions could result in long-term physical and psychological damage.
Do both parents have to agree on circumcision?
Consent requirements vary from state to state, yet most states require the consent of only one parent, according to Legal Match. But even if only one parent’s consent is legally required, that doesn’t mean that a doctor will proceed with the procedure if the other parent is dragging their feet.
Is it cruel to circumcise a baby?
The most recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines state that the health benefits of circumcision in newborn boys outweigh the risks of the procedure for families that choose to do it, but the AAP makes no recommendation for or against the procedure.
What religion does not get circumcised?
Circumcision is rare for Christians in the countries of Europe, East Asia, parts of Africa, as well as in India and until recently in Southern Africa. Christians in the East and West Indies (excluding the Philippines) do not practice it either.
Can you refuse circumcision?
In America today, only one sex is protected from forced genital cutting. After all, that is what the circumcision of children is — forced. There is no way a minor can give informed or meaningful consent to the elective procedure.
Can I sue a doctor for a botched circumcision?
If the doctor departs from the generally accepted standard of care, and the child is injured as a result, it may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. Any of the following could be considered a breach of the standard of care pertaining to circumcision procedures: Improper use of surgical tools.
Can I sue my parents for having me circumcised?
Decisions in recent court cases have suggested that someone circumcised without their consent, even if their parents consented for them as a child, may be able to sue the doctor when they reach 18 years of age based on medical malpractice or the idea that they suffered a personal injury.
Can you sue the doctor who circumcised you?
As a minor and a newborn infant, you did not have the ability to consent. Your parents had the legal right to consent to your circumcision. Your statement that circumcision in California and especially in Santa Monica is inaccurate, flawed, and irrelevant. You have no basis to sue the doctor or hospital.