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Change the definition of rape from Penetration to unwillingful sex with someone

Submitted on Tuesday 2nd February 2021

Rejected on Tuesday 9th February 2021

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Change the definition of rape from Penetration to unwillingful sex with someone

Petition Details

Currently, The definition of sex is Penetration of someone. With this logic, it makes it almost impossible for a women to rape. This must be adjusted so both genders can be accused for it


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556250

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