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Ban cross-examination of victims of sexual abuse

Submitted by Jennifer Staddon on Monday 2nd December 2024

Published on Thursday 23rd January 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Signatures: 67

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abuse ~ BANNED ~ court ~ Courts ~ Crime ~ Cross ~ Cruel ~ End ~ examination ~ Fairs ~ Justices ~ Stand Up ~ system ~ Terribly ~ trust ~ Unfair ~ Victim

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Ban cross-examination of victims of sexual abuse

Petition Details

We think banning cross-examination of victims of sexual abuse in court would be right and be fair to the victims of these dreadful crimes. Victims should be heard, it takes courage to stand up and speak out. We think cross examination is cruel and unfair on victims of these dreadful crimes

Additional Information

We think this ban would make it fairer and easier for victims of these terrible crimes to be able to come forward, to be able to have their voice heard. Victims should not be scared of justice but should be able to trust justice, without worrying about being judged through cross examination. Victims of these terrible crimes have had enough trauma then may end up having more trauma, from the system that is supposed to listen and care and protect.


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