Submitted on Thursday 20th October 2022
Rejected on Monday 24th October 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Ban the phrase “asking for it” from courts dealing with sexual assault and rape
Discuss banning this phrase from courts so that no more victims get dismissed for what they were wearing when assaulted.
It is a degrading phrase that is often used to dismiss victims.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the language used in court, which is a matter for the presiding judge or magistrate.
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