Submitted on Sunday 5th June 2022
Rejected on Wednesday 8th June 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Remove gendered terminology from rape laws.
The goal of this is to have the rape laws in the UK changed, As it currently stands, only a male can rape someone. The new law would be less gender specific meaning that females can also be held accountable for rape - as oppose for being charged for a more minor crime.
Firstly this current law is very sexist. Furthering the idea that women are weak and men are always strong. As it currently stands, it is 'embarrassing' to be raped by a female, especially for males, And this change in law would allow for there to be less negative stigma around the subject, As well as holding female perpetrators accountable. As we progress into more gender equality - it is only right that a male and female committing the same crime should receive the same punishment.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610458
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