Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Make virginity testing illegal
Closed
235 signatures
What the petition asks
Make virginity testing illegal. This practice has been deemed a violation of human rights by UN and the WHO, as well as categorised as violence against women. This practice is not scientifically correct or ethical, and should be illegal.
This practice is not scientifically accurate or ethical. It is a violation of human rights and condones violence against women, as well as the idea that women are property. This procedure is usually used before arranged marriages and condones honour based abuse, as well as the objectification of women.
Timeline
| 8 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
235
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
8 Jul 2021
Closed
8 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.