Prosecutions for female genital mutilation in Swedish courts: Tip of the iceberg or manifestation of epistemic injustice?

• The scarcity of criminal court cases on FGM aligns with research indicating that migration often leads to abandoning the practice. • The prevailing public discourse around FGM paves the way for epistemic injustice. • An analysis of Swedish FGM prosecutions reveals a risk that stereotypes based on ethnicity and religion may influence court decisions. • The legal handling of suspected cases must be conducted in accordance with the rule of law.