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Stop Rape Victims underwear being used to defend an alleged Perpetrator in Court

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In a recent trial in Dublin a 27 year old male was aqquited of raping a 17 year old female on the basis that her see through underwear somehow indicated she was ‘open to being with someone’. This is ‘victims blaming’ and is wrong. I feel the barrister was further abusing the female in this case.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-46207304

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament are not responsible for the law and courts in Ireland.

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Sexual Assault law must not focus on perpetrator perception

Timeline

21 Nov 2018 Petition opened for signatures
3 Dec 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Dec 2018

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