France - CNDA, 12 March 2009, Miss K, n°639908 and Ms. D., n°638891
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What was at stake
EDAL summary. Children who were born in France and who claim a fear of persecution because they refuse to be subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) in their country of origin fall within the scope of subsidia...
What the court decided
The court decided that children born in France who fear persecution due to refusal to undergo female genital mutilation in their country of origin are eligible for subsidiary protection, and their mothers must also be granted the same protection to ensure the child's protection is effectively implemented.
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