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Closed petition The UK legal definition of rape should change to the US version.

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The UK law means only penetration with a penis is considered rape. Instead, the US version should be used. This covers all forms of forced penetration. Penetration from an object can cause the same trauma as when penetrated by a penis, yet these victims attackers can get off more lightly.

UK DEFINITION

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/part/1/crossheading/rape

Definition of rape - ( This version means only men can be charged and only when using their penis. )

"he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis,
(b)B does not consent to the penetration, and
(c)A does not reasonably believe that B consents."

US DEFINITION

https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/blog/updated-definition-rape

Definition of rape -

“The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.”

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