Rejected petition Make "virginity testing" illegal in the UK

Make so-called "virginity tests" illegal in the UK.

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Despite having no scientific or clinical basis, "virginity tests" are still carried out in more than 20 countries (UN). The intrusive tests are considered a violation of human rights by the WHO and United Nations. They involve a vaginal examination to check if the hymen is intact, and are unscientific, and cannot prove whether someone is a virgin. Women can be subject to honour-based abuse, disownment, and / or forced marriage. This happens to girls of an extremely young age, on UK soil.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/562183

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Date submitted 27 November 2020
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