That’s where there’s a crime or incident which is committed to protect or defend the ‘honour’ of a family or community.
Related offences include female genital mutilation, forced marriage or even murder.
A case in Mitcham highlighted the dangers of honour-based abuse after Banaz Mahmod was murdered by her family in 2006 after she refused their calls for an arranged marriage.
Ministers hope new guidance and a legal definition will help to tackle the issue, while a study will look at how widespread it is.
