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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2815

Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill makes virginity testing illegal in the UK. Virginity testing is a fake medical exam sometimes used to shame or control people, particularly women. The bill aims to protect people from this harmful practice, which has been condemned by health organizations worldwide as having no scientific value.

Presented by Mr Richard Holden.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading15 Dec 2020
  • 2nd reading