More than 11,000 cases of so-called honour crime were recorded by UK police forces from 2010-14, new figures show.
The Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation, which obtained the data, called for a national strategy for police, courts and schools to follow.
The crimes are usually aimed at women, and can include abductions, beatings and even murders.
Commander Mak Chishty, head of police policy on the issue, said there was now a better understanding of the problem.
So-called honour crimes are acts which have been committed to protect or defend the supposed honour or reputation of a family and community. Full story...
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The Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation, which obtained the data, called for a national strategy for police, courts and schools to follow.
The crimes are usually aimed at women, and can include abductions, beatings and even murders.
Commander Mak Chishty, head of police policy on the issue, said there was now a better understanding of the problem.
So-called honour crimes are acts which have been committed to protect or defend the supposed honour or reputation of a family and community. Full story...
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