Petitions/Government to do more to protect victims of false allegations
StatusClosed
Opened6 May 2025
Closes6 Nov 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to impose shorter time limits on pre-charge bail and introduce strong minimum penalties for those making false allegations. We think it is important that the due process and rights of the accused are protected, and that there should be a system to support those falsely accused

We call on the Government to promote balanced media reporting, and to commission regular reviews to improve investigative practices. We think that the current legal system often overlooks the rights of the accused, hindering fair due process and equal treatment. We believe that exonerated individuals face immense stigma and struggle to rebuild their lives without adequate support. We think regular reviews of criminal investigations ensures thoroughness and prevents miscarriages of justice.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Dr Kieran Mullan
1Dr Kieran Mullan MP
Bexhill and Battle
7
Melanie Onn
2Melanie Onn MP
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
7
Gregor Poynton
3Gregor Poynton MP
Livingston
7
John Slinger
4John Slinger MP
Rugby
6
Helena Dollimore
5Helena Dollimore MP
Hastings and Rye
5
Wes Streeting
6Wes Streeting MP
Ilford North
5
Andrew Pakes
7Andrew Pakes MP
Peterborough
5
Chris McDonald
8Chris McDonald MP
Stockton North
5
Lorraine Beavers
9Lorraine Beavers MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
4
Peter Lamb
10Peter Lamb MP
Crawley
4