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Strengthen laws to prosecute individuals who make false allegations of abuse
This petition calls for a Parliamentary debate to review whether current laws relating to the offences of perjury and perverting the course of justice are fit for purpose and that they are being pursued with vigour the the Crown Prosecution Service in cases of false allegations of abuse.
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False allegations of sexual and other types of abuse have a catastrophic effect upon the lives of those who are accused. Furthermore, making such allegations, whether motivated by a desire for vengeance, attention or compensation, also casts doubt on genuine complaints of abuse and undermines public confidence in our justice system. A review mechanism whereby compensation awarded to false accusers (where convictions are later quashed by the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court) should exist.
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Simon Warr
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9 February 2017
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Please read and sign. Go to, petition.parliament.uk
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Strengthen laws to prosecute individuals who make false allegations of abuse
This petition calls for a Parliamentary debate to review whether current laws relating to the offences of perjury and perverting the course of justice are fit for purpose and that they are being pursued with vigour the the Crown Prosecution Service in cases of false allegations of abuse.
More details
False allegations of sexual and other types of abuse have a catastrophic effect upon the lives of those who are accused. Furthermore, making such allegations, whether motivated by a desire for vengeance, attention or compensation, also casts doubt on genuine complaints of abuse and undermines public confidence in our justice system. A review mechanism whereby compensation awarded to false accusers (where convictions are later quashed by the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court) should exist.
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976 signatures
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At 10,000 signatures...
At 10,000 signatures, government will respond to this petition
At 100,000 signatures...
At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament
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Created by
Simon Warr
Deadline
9 February 2017
All petitions run for 6 months
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