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Debate if it is correct for CICA to say young sexual assault victims consented

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has refused payments to almost 700 child victims even if their attackers have been jailed came from a Guardian article
MPs should have a debate on whether that is acceptable in our society
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/18/government-denying-sexually-abused-children-compensation

Why it was rejected

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Timeline

15 Sep 2017 Petition opened for signatures
21 Sep 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Sep 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.