This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Closed petition Increase minimum and maximum sentences for rape and other sexual offences
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We want legislation governing rape and other sexual offences to be amended to increase the minimum and maximum sentences for these offences.
We believe current sentences for these offences often don't reflect the seriousness of these crimes. This can make people less likely to report these crimes.
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This petition will stay open until 8 May 2023.