Petition · Ministry of Justice
Create new background checks for jurors on sexual or domestic abuse trials
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to change the law so that jurors on any trial for sexual assault, rape or domestic abuse undergo background checks. Any juror who has been a victim or know victims should be disqualified, as we think they may be biased when deciding the verdict.
We feel that many innocent young men have been convicted of sexual assault and rape of ex-partners. We are concerned that the lives of some people and their families have been destroyed by false allegations.
Timeline
| 15 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
15 May 2025
Closed
15 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.