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Make the minimum penalty for rape 20 years with no early release

Submitted by Rebecca Hook on Monday 26th July 2021

Published on Monday 2nd August 2021

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Signatures: 44

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10 years ~ 20 years ~ 2020 ~ Crime ~ Minimum ~ Penalty ~ Years

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Make the minimum penalty for rape 20 years with no early release

Petition Details

The maximum penalty for rape is life imprisonment however in 2020 the average custodial sentence for all rape offences was just over 10 years and offenders are normally released on parole after serving just two thirds.

Additional Information

There are no shortage of cases where offenders found guilty of rape receive inadequate sentences, and go on to be released after serving two thirds of their sentence. The sentencing is not reflective of the crime.


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