UK to clarify definition of ‘honour’-based abuse in drive to cut violence against women and girls

<p>Law change, professional training and awareness campaign part of Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls</p><p>Ministers are introducing a clearer legal definition of “honour”-based abuse in an attempt to catch more perpetrators and protect women and girls from violence and coercion.</p><p>The law change is intended to improve how public services respond to “honour”-based abuse in England and Wales, and forms part of Labour’s plan for change, which includes a pledge to halve violence against women and girls.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/26/uk-to-clarify-definition-of-honour-based-abuse-in-drive-to-cut-violence-against-women-and-girls">Continue reading...</a>