Seems like FGM is something folks don't really want to talk about.
Female genital mutilation a 'huge problem' in U.K. - World - CBC News
If the article is too much for you to read in its entirety, consider that, since 1985 when the practice was outlawed and given a maximum sentence of 14 years in the slammer, there has been not one prosecution.
Also, the phrase, "overzealous cultural sensitivity", is worth pondering. And "we are talking about girls who are British citizens."
Sadly, a significant numbe of girls in Canada might be at risk particularly as more and more Somalis come here.
Somalia leads world in per capita female circumcision - Sabahionline.com