This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Ban the phrase “asking for it” from courts dealing with sexual assault and rape
Rejected on
Discuss banning this phrase from courts so that no more victims get dismissed for what they were wearing when assaulted.
It is a degrading phrase that is often used to dismiss victims.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the language used in court, which is a matter for the presiding judge or magistrate.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.