Circumcision kits found on sale on Amazon UK

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Osuh and Matthew WeaverJanuary 14, 2026 at 11:49 AM

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Circumcision kits have been found for sale on Amazon UK, raising concerns about insufficient regulation following the 2023 death of a baby from a post-circumcision infection. A coroner's report highlighted the lack of training, infection control, and aftercare requirements for non-therapeutic male circumcisions performed by untrained individuals. The Department of Health has been asked to respond to the coroner's concerns by the end of February. The availability of "Plastibell" kits online, promising cost and time savings, has amplified worries about potential risks from unregulated procedures. While non-therapeutic male circumcision is legal in the UK and practiced in some traditions, concerns are growing about safeguarding children, especially given past deaths linked to circumcision and draft guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service classifying it as a potential crime.

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eBay 30% African and Caribbean Health Network 40% Progressive Judaism 40% British Muslim Council 40% Rebecca Steinfeld 40% Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) ×240% NHS Scotland 50% Department of Health 60% The Guardian ×260% Mohamed Abdisamad 70% Anton van Dellen 70% Amazon UK ×280%

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