Rejected petition To increase rape sentence in the UK

Rape is a prevalent issue in London. Rape has increased significantly in 2018. the number of alleged rapes reported to the police in London has risen by almost 20%.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you're concerned about rape sentences, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could ask Parliament to set a specific legal minimum sentence for rape, if that's what you'd like to happen.

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Date submitted 26 June 2018
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