Doctors and nurses to record FGM concerns on children’s NHS records

Moves to improve UK response announced amid fears in medical profession after controversial trial of doctor for female genital mutilation

The Guardian view on the failed FGM prosecution: right idea, wrong case

Editorial: Alison Saunders, the DPP, has all the right instincts but caution can be the better part of valour

FGM affects three times more people in the US than previously thought

Campaigners call for action to deal with ‘state of emergency’ as figures show more than 500,000 US women are living with or at risk from consequences

This FGM trial should never have happened

Female genital mutilation is abhorrent and must be confronted, but there is no quick fix – as the acquittal of a London doctor shows

CPS defends decision to bring FGM case against doctor acquitted in 30 minutes

Alison Saunders says there was enough evidence to try Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena but leading consultant says prosecution was ludicrous

Decision to prosecute doctor for FGM ‘left me with no faith in British justice’

Dr Katrina Erskine attacks CPS after jury clears Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena of subjecting mother to female genital mutilation

Doctor found not guilty of FGM on patient at London hospital

Jury acquits Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena of subjecting a mother to female genital mutilation after he delivered her baby at Whittington hospital in 2012

Mauresmo and Murray make a great case for more women in sport

As levels of participation fall, the Scot has become an unwitting champion of greater female involvement

Vaginal steams help women. That you haven’t heard of something doesn’t make it suspect

Katinka Locascio: Gwyneth Paltrow’s not the first-ever advocate: steams are commonly used in Korea, and by midwives and traditional healers in Central and South America

‘Smear for smear’ campaign leaves many uncomfortable

Vicki Jamieson: The ‘smear for smear’ campaign, even if well intentioned, is misguided