'honour'-based abuse
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
A distinct manifestation of domestic abuse that is rooted in notions of family honor.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
child abuse
The maltreatment of a child by a parent or guardian.
Domestic Abuse
A behaviour is domestic abuse if both of the following apply: both parties are aged 16 years or over and are personally connected; the behaviour is abusive.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
A procedure where the female genital organs are injured or changed and there is no medical reason for this.
Forced marriage
A criminal offence to force someone to marry, including taking someone overseas to force them to marry.
immigration status
The legal standing of a person pertaining to their right to reside in a country.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.