Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Amend the legal definition of rape so women can be charged with rape
Closed
118 signatures
What the petition asks
Rape is a crime that is most commonly committed by men against women, however it can also be against men, boys and any other genders. In the current social climate, we have come on massively striving for equality, but the fact a woman cannot be charged with rape is unfair.
Current UK legislation can lead to men and other genders feeling invalidated and could cause mental health issues due to not being believed or being classed as a victim.
We believe this should be changed.
We believe this should be changed.
Timeline
| 28 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
118
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.