Submitted on Wednesday 13th September 2017
Rejected on Tuesday 19th September 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Change the Law on Rape- Remove the Word 'Penis' to allow women to be convicted.
In the UK, women cannot be convicted of rape because they do not have a penis. This serves to belittle the horrific experiences of men and women who have been sexually assaulted by females.
This a petition to remove the word 'penis' from the rape statute, to ensure both sexes are treated equally.
Male suicide is on the rise. There are a distinct lack of charities dedicated to male victims of abuse. We believe changing the law to protect men is a small step towards helping abuse victims feel validated.
This petition was created by women, who feel it is vital to ensure female perpetrators are treated equally to male.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We're not sure exactly how you'd like Parliament to change the law.
You may wish to sign this petition instead:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/200661
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