It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases in lockdown. Credit: PA
By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi
Female genital mutilation figures in England are the lowest since records began - but campaigners warn this is not something to celebrate.
It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases because of a lack of access to services during
NHS data published on Thursday revealed the number of newly recorded cases of women and girls with FGM was 2,880 in 2020 - a fall of nearly a third compared to the year before (4,085).
Charities worry the low numbers could lead to funding cuts.