Recognise 'femicide' as a specific crime within UK & NI's legal framework
Femicide is the misogynistic killing of women and girls, intrinsically linked to their gender. It encompasses not only intimate partner violence but also other forms of targeted gender-based violence, such as honour killings and the murder of women involved in sex work.
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- 04 DEC 2025Petition created