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Domestic abusers to face prosecution when their victim's statement is withdrawn.

Submitted on Wednesday 29th March 2017

Rejected on Wednesday 5th April 2017

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)

Petition Action

Domestic abusers to face prosecution when their victim's statement is withdrawn.

Petition Details

Many victims of domestic abuse withdraw statements (retraction of allegations) - resulting in their abuser not facing prosecution. This needs to change to protect the victims and to ensure abusers are given the punishment they deserve.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

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