Compulsory immediate prison sentences for people convicted of rape

Compulsory immediate prison sentences for people convicted of rape — 189 signatures. Status: closed.

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I want the government to stop suspended sentences and community service being given as punishment for rape. For victims, the effects of rape can be life long and can’t be erased.

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Often victims, some of whom are children, never get justice. I feel this needs to change. I think we need to protect all victims of this heinous, life changing crime. I feel that to give victims real justice, perpetrators should always go to prison. I think they are a danger to our communities when not sentenced to prison time. I feel that justice is needed for all rape victims!

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