The harrowing kidnap, rape and murder of Banaz Mahmod made for one of Britain's most infamous so-called 'honour killings'.

And loved ones grieving her loss are now suffering fresh trauma after an uncle who was among those plotting her death launched a sick new court battle.

Family members and campaigners honouring tragic Banaz have hit back at the convict's latest claims, describing the case as 'appalling' - while also calling for changes to sentencing on 'honour killings'.

Banaz, 20, was killed on the orders of her father Mahmod Mahmod and her uncle Ari Mahmod after she left an abusive arranged marriage and fell in love with another man.

Other family members and friends were recruited to carry out the murder and she was raped by three of her cousins before being strangled.