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Amend the legal definition of rape so women can be charged with rape

Submitted by Ava Thompson on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Published on Friday 28th May 2021

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 28th November 2021

Signatures: 118

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Crime ~ Equal ~ Equals ~ men ~ Mens ~ mentalhealth ~ UK ~ Victim

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Amend the legal definition of rape so women can be charged with rape

Petition Details

Rape is a crime that is most commonly committed by men against women, however it can also be against men, boys and any other genders. In the current social climate, we have come on massively striving for equality, but the fact a woman cannot be charged with rape is unfair.

Additional Information

Current UK legislation can lead to men and other genders feeling invalidated and could cause mental health issues due to not being believed or being classed as a victim.

We believe this should be changed.


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