19 February 2014

Preacher Haitham Al-Haddad, Who Supports FGM, Speaks At SOAS University

A London university's student union has come under criticism for allowing a pro-female genital mutilation supporter to speak at a debate on campus.

Haitham al-Haddad spoke at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) on Monday, despite having previously publicly advocated his support for FGM.

In a video posted on YouTube, he lectures on the importance of knowing female circumcision in the UK is illegal and says there is a "proper" way of carrying out FGM. [The Huffington Post UK] Read more