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The government has made it illegal to carry out, offer or aid and abet virginity testing or hymenoplasty in any part of the UK, as part of the Health and Care Act 2022. It is also illegal for UK nationals and residents to do these things outside the UK.
The government has published multi-agency guidance for those who may come in to contact with women and girls affected by virginity testing and hymenoplasty.