Circumcision

• Regina woman suing after tip of son’s penis cut off in circumcision

  A Regina mother is suing a doctor after the tip of her son's penis was cut off during a circumcision procedure.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2019
  
• N.S. Appeal Court overturns sex assault conviction of former CBSA agent

  The charges against Carie Dexter Willis arose from the woman's allegations that he induced her in 2003 to enter into a non-consensual sexual relationship in exchange for his ensuring deportation proceedings against her would not proceed.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2019
  
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• Winnipeg doctor suspended after multiple botched circumcisions

  A Winnipeg doctor has been suspended for five months by the College of Physicians and Surgeons after he performed circumcisions on young patients in an inappropriate manner.

  Dec 20, 2018
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• Iceland considers banning most circumcisions, upsetting religious leaders

  Icelandic lawmakers are considering a law that would ban the circumcision of boys for non-medical reasons, making it the first European country to do so.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2018
• 17-year-old Egyptian girl dies during female circumcision

  An Egyptian Health Ministry official says a 17-year-old girl has died while undergoing female circumcision.

  World

  May 31, 2016
• Your circumcised penis is just as sensitive as an uncircumcised one: Canadian study

  Are circumcised penises less sensitive? A new Canadian study says snipped man parts feel as much heat, touch and pressure as uncircumcised penises.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2016
• Quebec doctor admits to botching circumcisions

  A Montreal doctor had admitted to botching more than 30 circumcisions on babies dating back to 2010.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2015
• Parents seeking answer from Ontario medical watchdog after son bleeds to death from circumcision

  A devastated couple is searching for answers after their 22-day-old baby died when a circumcision went wrong.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2015
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• Pediatric Society updates advice on circumcision

  The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) has updated its position statement on circumcision, to clarify the risks and benefits.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2015
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• ‘Intactivist’ Florida woman jailed for opposing son’s circumcision, cries as she signs consent form

  A Florida woman jailed in a long-running dispute over her son's circumcision has been released after nine nights behind bars.

  May 25, 2015