A 9-year-old of Northbrook will not be circumcised against his will, a judge ruled Tuesday.  The medical benefits of the procedure  were not clear enough to allow the circumcision to happen when the boy did not wish to have it done.  In a battle between mother and father, the mother and her new husband wished to have the procedure done while the boys father called it “an unneccesary amputation”.  The mother thought the operation would prevent recurrent episodes of redness and discomfort.  The boy indicated in a written statement that he did not want to be circumcised.  The judge also stated that the order was to remain in effect until the boy turns 18.  Previous to this decision, there were no other precedents and other cases similar to this may look to it in the future.  Many were happy, and felt the ruling was a significant victory for those who believe that circumcision is harmful and violates the rights of children who can’t give conformed consent.  The case was a milestone for the people behind the movement.

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