Honour-based abuse
Honour-based abuse is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the 'honour' of a family or community. People who carry out honour-based abuse are often close family members but also extended family or community members.
There isn't one specific crime of honour-based abuse.
Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a form of female circumcision to remove or disfigure females to control their sexuality before they reach 8 years of age. This can be done using a knife, scissors, scalpel, or glass. Some signs may include: bleeding chronic infections sexual health problems and, a reluctance to have medical examinations.
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