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
Please be advised that we have received your request for information.
From 1st July 2018, Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals merged to become East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, responses are on behalf of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Your reference number is 6718
We shall deal with your request in accordance with the Trust's Freedom of Information Act 2000 procedures.
In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please direct any responses to the address supplied or email [East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust request email]
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Kind regards,
Emily White
FOI Team
Email: [email address]
East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation NHS Trust
Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding information held by East
Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust:
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?
Your enquiry has been dealt with in accordance with the Trust’s Freedom of
Information Act 2000 Policy and Procedures.
We regret to inform you that your request has been unsuccessful as the
Trust does not hold the information requested.
This service is not offered on the NHS
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The Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
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Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
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Website: [1]www.ico.gov.uk
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We apologise for not being able to assist you with your enquiry.
Regards,
Emily White
FOI Team
Email: [2][email address]
East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation NHS Trust
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