House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Hymenoplasty
16 March 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Gillian Keegan Con Chichester
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
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Key points
- The government intends to introduce legislation that would criminalize hymenoplasty in the UK.
- The proposed legislation would also ban virginity testing as part of the same initiative.
- This move follows recommendations made by an Independent Expert Panel.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's intention to ban hymenoplasty in the UK.
Action requested
The government has announced its intent to introduce legislation creating a criminal offence of hymenoplasty, alongside prohibiting virginity testing. This decision follows recommendations from an Independent Expert Panel and aims to protect vulnerable women and girls from honour-based abuse.
Key facts
- The Government announced its intention to ban hymenoplasty in December 2021.
- An Independent Expert Panel recommended banning the procedure after reviewing clinical and ethical aspects.
- Legislation will create a criminal offence for hymenoplasty with no medical exemptions allowed.
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