Rejected petition Change the burden of proof to 'On the balance of probability'

A very small percentage of perpetrators of sexual offences are convicted under the current burden of proof.

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Only 6% of allegations of sexual assault result in a a conviction of the perpetrator therefore 94% of allegations do not result in any sanctions being imposed on the alleged perpetrator.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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We're not sure whether you would like the burden of proof to be changed for all crimes, or only sexual offences.

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Date submitted 5 January 2018
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