{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770761.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770761,"attributes":{"action":"Debate harsher punishments and a register for false accusers of sexual crimes","background":"I want the Government to debate harsher punishments for people proven to have made malicious false allegations of rape or sexual assault, and consider creating a register for offenders. False accusations can destroy lives, damage mental health, and undermine trust in genuine victims.","additional_details":"False allegations of rape or sexual assault can ruin reputations, careers, relationships, and mental health. People falsely accused can face harassment, threats, and lasting damage even after being proven innocent. I believe proven malicious false accusations should carry stronger legal consequences, and the Government should debate whether a public register is needed. This would help protect innocent people while maintaining support for genuine victims.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-05-25T13:00:24.403Z","updated_at":"2026-06-25T14:00:32.648Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-25T14:00:16.371Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-26T10:07:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We don't accept petitions that call for a debate on an issue. Petitions which reach 100,000 signatures are automatically considered for a debate.\r\n\r\nPetitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nPeople can already by charged for perverting the cause of justice and wasting police time for making false allegations. We're therefore not exactly sure what further action you'd like to see. You can find out more here:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/false-allegations-rape-andor-domestic-abuse-see-guidance-charging-perverting-course\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could start a new petition calling for a minimum sentences to be introduced for certain crimes, if that's what you'd like to see. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}