Sajid Javid vows to make ‘dark ages’ virginity testing illegal

Sajid Javid vows to make ‘dark ages’ virginity testing illegal ‘at the earliest opportunity’ in clampdown on violence against women By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 20:12 EDT, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 20:35 EDT, 24 July 2021 Health Secretary Sajid Javid has vowed to make ‘virginity testing’ illegal as part of a clampdown on violence … Read more

Clinics charge £300 for ‘medieval’ virginity testing, MP reveals

Clinics charge £300 for ‘medieval’ virginity testing, an MP has revealed as he launched a bid to outlaw the practice. Conservative Richard Holden cited the World Health Organisation and said there is ‘no scientific evidence at all’ to support the tests. He said 21 clinics have been identified in the UK and charge between £150 and … Read more