Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Make it mandatory for Police & CPS to provide counselling to ALL victims of CSA
Closed
5,158 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it mandatory the Police & Crown Prosecution Service provide ALL victims of child sexual abuse with counselling & support before during & after trial without prejudicing justice. This is in gov legislation, but the CPS & Police still advise victims it can affect the trial. This needs to end.
It is a moral duty for CPS & police to provide counselling to CSA victims without fear it may affect their trial.
Declan was raped by a paedophile. His mum begged CPS, Police & Local Authority to provide counselling for her children but was told this would contaminate court evidence. Declan took his own life at 13. His death could have been prevented. "Declan's Law" would ensure future CSA victims get the support they deserve when it’s needed.
Declan was raped by a paedophile. His mum begged CPS, Police & Local Authority to provide counselling for her children but was told this would contaminate court evidence. Declan took his own life at 13. His death could have been prevented. "Declan's Law" would ensure future CSA victims get the support they deserve when it’s needed.
Timeline
| 28 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,158
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
28 May 2021
Closed
28 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.