Outlaw 'medieval' virginity testing in the UK, ministers told
Outlaw ‘medieval’ virginity testing in the UK, ministers told PA Proposals to outlaw “medieval” virginity testing in the UK have cleared their first parliamentary hurdle. Conservative Richard Holden cited the World Health Organisation and said there is “no scientific evidence at all” to support the testing. He added 21 clinics have been identified in the UK and charge between £150 and £300 for the procedure. MPs allowed Mr Holden to introduce his Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill for further consideration in the Commons. Addressing the chamber, Mr Holden (North West Durham) s...