a) The Department is unable to respond to section (b) of the main question as there is no phenomenon such as female gender mutilation.
b) Forced marriages are not allowed and it’s the same as kidnapping, abduction therefore we have a court ruling on the Jezile matter.
c) Child marriages are within the purview of the department of Home Affairs and the question should be directed to that department.
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