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

Law change, professional training and awareness campaign part of Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls

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.

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.