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So-called honour-based abuse

Inquiry

An inquiry to examine the prevalence of so-called honour-based abuse in the UK, the extent to which the Government, police and other services understand the forms of such abuse, and the support in place to help victims.

Read the terms of reference to learn more about the inquiry.

This inquiry is part of the committee’s work into Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Monday 19 December 2022.

Work news

Government rejects MPs’ calls to legally define honour-based abuse

The Government has rejected calls by MPs to introduce a statutory definition of so-called honour-based abuse, despite warnings that it risks remaining a hidden crime without improved understanding of its complexities

15 September 2023

Honour-based abuse will remain hidden unless victim support improves, Women and Equalities Committee warns

So-called honour-based abuse risks remaining a hidden crime without improved victim support and law enforcement focus, the Women and Equalities Committee has warned.

So-called honour-based abuse inquiry launched

Women and Equalities Committee launch an inquiry into so-called honour-based abuse

4 November 2022

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