We are calling for the government and CPS to reopen dropped rape cases

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The government’s unreserved apology to failed rape victims and survivors is but a baby step. Cabinet ministers have said they are “deeply ashamed” but they must now take action and review the bad decisions made by the CPS. We are calling for all rape cases to be reopened and re-evaluated.

For too many years, rape victims and survivors have been let down by the entire justice system - the police, the CPS and juries - who have all demonstrated victim blaming and rape myth mind sets when making their decisions. This has had traumatising and life altering outcomes for the victims and survivors. Rape has been decriminalised in the UK. We demand justice for those whose historic cases have been dropped and we want to see rapists brought to trial.

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 aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the CPS and police.

Timeline

20 Jun 2021	Petition opened for signatures
24 Jun 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Jun 2021

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