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Revise the rape statute of the UK to allow women to be guilty of the offence.
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
In the United Kingdom, rape can only be committed by a man, as the term 'penis' is used.
This is incredibly damaging to victims of rape where females were the perpetrators.
We strive for an equal society, and to claim these victims weren't raped, only belittles their horrific experience.
This is incredibly damaging to victims of rape where females were the perpetrators.
We strive for an equal society, and to claim these victims weren't raped, only belittles their horrific experience.
More men each year are coming forward to discuss their experiences at the hands of female abusers.
This campaign is being started by women, who believe it is beyond tragic that men do not have the same laws protecting them as women.
Add into the fact that men have fewer charities working for them, and you can see they are horribly unrepresented.
Male suicide rates are much higher than women, and rising. With more support and representation, we believe we can start to reduce the rates.
Thank you.
This campaign is being started by women, who believe it is beyond tragic that men do not have the same laws protecting them as women.
Add into the fact that men have fewer charities working for them, and you can see they are horribly unrepresented.
Male suicide rates are much higher than women, and rising. With more support and representation, we believe we can start to reduce the rates.
Thank you.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
In law, rape is defined as non-consensual penetration with a penis. If you would like that definition to be changed, you could start a new petition asking Parliament or Government to do that. Non-consensual penetration with something other than a penis is defined as sexual assault by penetration.
In law, rape is defined as non-consensual penetration with a penis. If you would like that definition to be changed, you could start a new petition asking Parliament or Government to do that. Non-consensual penetration with something other than a penis is defined as sexual assault by penetration.
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Sep 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.