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he German government has backed a new legislation aimed at ending a legal dispute over the religious tradition of circumcision.
The cabinet has announced support for proposals that would explicitly allow the practice.
Earlier this year, a regional court ruled that circumcision of newborn boys amounted to assault, prompting protests from Jewish and Muslim organisations.
It also raised fears among some of a resurgence in anti-Semitism in Germany.
The new law will make circumcision explicitly legal, as long as it is carried out by trained experts, and parents are informed of any medical risks.
The cabinet has announced support for proposals that would explicitly allow the practice.
Earlier this year, a regional court ruled that circumcision of newborn boys amounted to assault, prompting protests from Jewish and Muslim organisations.
It also raised fears among some of a resurgence in anti-Semitism in Germany.
The new law will make circumcision explicitly legal, as long as it is carried out by trained experts, and parents are informed of any medical risks.
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