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Stop the government from reducing rape sentences by half

Stop the government from reducing rape sentences by half

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 3 months ago

The government is proposing to reduce rape sentences by a half in return for a guilty plea in England and Wales.  Presently it is cut by a third.  This could potentially mean that some convicted rapists only spend 15 months in jail.  This is a disgrace when they have probably ruined someones life.

I am unable to obtain information regarding rape convictions/guilty pleas in Scotland.  I'm investigating this and will have a seperate petition for this.

Rape is rape and everyones experience is unique and painful to them.

Please sign my petition which I will aim to present it to the government.  It takes 2 mins to sign.

Please invite all your friends to sign the petition to.

Thanks.

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Reached 100 supporters

May 20, 2011

6 Comments

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John Gupta
15 years ago Featured

Why should a guilty plea get them off so easy. The damage is permanent for the victim.

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Chloe Bauer
15 years ago Featured

its like they dont even care about the women affected by these predators. so angry right now.

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Emma Donnelly
15 years ago Featured

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. How can they even think about doing this???

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David Castillo
15 years ago Featured

Keep rapists in prison for the full time. Ridiculous proposal.

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Mark Wells
15 years ago Featured

The justice system is already failing victims enough as it is. Reducing time for a guilty plea is pathetic.

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Sarah Graham
15 years ago Featured

15 months is absolutely nothing for such a violent crime. This is a slap in the face to every victim. Keep the sentences long.

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