Greens propose ban on circumcision as Jewish group warns of attack on freedom of religion and belief

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Zack Polanski's Green Party is considering a new policy to ban circumcision, as Jewish community leaders respond with warnings of an attack on freedom of religious expression.The party's Health Policy Working Group has launched a consultation to determine whether parental consent for an "irreversible surgical procedure on a child" should only be mandated on grounds of medical necessity.The body also contests whether ‘"non-therapeutic male circumcision should only be performed on children who are old enough to make an informed choice".The pitch has already faced criticism, given circumcision is a common and integral part of Judaism, with Jewish boys traditionally undergoing a "brit milah" eight days after birth.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Russell Langer, Director of Public Affairs at the Jewish Leadership Council, said: "Circumcision is a vital part of Jewish life and an essential link to our religion and heritage.

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This is also a practice shared with many of the Muslim faith....

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