Submitted on Sunday 5th May 2019
Published on Monday 10th June 2019
Current status: Closed
Closed: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Signatures: 322
Make the minimum sentence for rape cases 10 years
There is no current minimum sentence for rape cases within the UK, and for many cases the sentence is often lower than ten years.
The trauma caused to victims and families often lasts lifetimes, and many rapists serve a short sentence, and continue with their lives.
The prosecution of rape has fallen to a 5 year low, with only 37% of cases being led to prosecution. Increasing the sentence and removing the chance of early release may allow victims to feel safer in reporting and prosecuting attackers.
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