This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Make the law on Pedophiles fit, 1 year for every year under age per victim.
To many Pedophiles are getting away with suspended sentences or pathetically short jail terms only to be released back into the community to re-offend.
This needs to stop.
This is a crime that leaves its victim traumatized fro the rest of their life
More details
The current law on rape is a good starting point.
Single offence of rape by single offender: 5 years custody - victim 16 or over 8 years custody - victim 13 or over but under 16
10 years custody - victim under 13
Rape accompanied by aggravating factor: 8 years custody - victim 16 or over 10 years custody- victim aged 13 or over but under 16
13 years custody - victim under 13
Repeated Rape of same victim by single offender or rape involving multiple victims: 15 years custody
This petition was rejected
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