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Motion · S6M-02338 · 30 Nov 2021

Virginity Testing

Lodged by Sandesh Gulhane Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the reported UK Government amendment to the Health and Care Bill to ban virginity tests; understands that clauses 40, 41, 42 and 43 of the Bill would make it an offence under the law in Scotland for a person anywhere, who is a UK national or habitually resident in Scotland, to carry out or aid a person to carry out the examination of female genitalia, with or without consent, for the purposes of virginity testing; further understands that the World Health Organization regards virginity testing as a violation of human rights; considers that this legislative measure aims to protect women from physical and psychological damage, and stands united in its support of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.