Virginity testing/hymen inspections
Dear NHS trusts,
I would like to request the following information under the Freedom Information Act 2000:
I am investigating requests for the inspection of a person's hymen for the purpose of verifying whether they have had sexual intercourse.
1. How many people have received a hymen inspection for this purpose since 2015?
2. How many people have requested to have a hymen inspection for this purpose since 2015?
Please provide the information electronically in a spreadsheet format.
Yours faithfully,
Claire Hubble
Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. Please note that in September 2015 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with West Middlesex University Hospital so our response will include information for both trusts. There is no need to send in a separate request.
This request is being handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We are permitted up to 20 working days (commencing the first working day after receipt of a request) in which to either answer your request or explain why we are unable to answer it. For more information on Freedom of Information, please see our website at:
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Dear Requester
Thank for htis request made under the FOI
The Trust has never carried out this procedure and has no records of ever being asked to do so.
Regards
Jeff Pearce
FOI Officer
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