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Change the legal definition of Rape to allow women to be charged with rape

Submitted by Callan Ewles on Thursday 28th November 2024

Published on Tuesday 21st January 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 21st July 2025

Signatures: 252

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Change the legal definition of Rape to allow women to be charged with rape

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