Closed petition Require jurors in Child Abuse/Rape trials be educated on the "Five Fs"

Closed on 26 July 2021

These 5 reactions are immediate, automatic and instinctive responses to fear/trauma. The Government should require that jurors in child abuse/rape trials be provided with educational material on the five F’s of psychology prior to the trial.

Every child/rape victim deserves a fair understanding. This needs to be compulsory in every child abuse/rape trial.

It is crucial for the juror to understand the physiological/emotional response of the victim so that they receive a fair trial. How can they judge the victim’s reaction without this knowledge? A traumatised victim may be unable to give an accurate account of why they reacted a certain way and education in the 5-F’s should allow a fairer system for victims.