The case of Tulay Goren, allegedly murdered by her own family is a “wake-up call” over so-called honour killings in the United Kingdom, a court has been told: in his closing speech, Jonathan Laidlaw said it was “shocking” to see feudal” crime in 21st Century Britain.
via:[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8387475.stm]
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense