Karma Nirvana

Working to end Honour Based Abuse in the UK

We run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

Current Affairs20th January 2026

Northampton Imam who conducted illegal marriage of 16-year-olds given a suspended 15-week jail sentence

Karma Nirvana is deeply concerned by today’s court outcome in which an Imam, who conducted illegal marriage ceremonies for two 16-year-olds, received a suspended sentence. Under UK law, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 makes it illegal for anyone under 18 to marry in England and Wales.
Campaign and Policy Updates25th November 2025

Peer Drop-In at the House of Lords: Standing Together for Change

Karma Nirvana, together with partners from across the VAWG sector, attended a House of Lords peer drop-in event hosted by Baroness Liz Sugg. The session brought peers together to discuss the Honour Based Abuse (HBA) amendments tabled to the Crime and Policing Bill ahead of the Committee Stage.
Karma Nirvana Events and Updates20th November 2025

Karma Nirvana Launches National Consultation for New Home Office–Commissioned HBA E-Learning Programme

Karma Nirvana has now begun the national consultation process for the e-learning modules, inviting input from stakeholders across government, statutory agencies, and the specialist and wider Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector.

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