Rape including statutory rape needs to be educated in schools.
It should be necessary to teach children about rape culture and the true meaning of rape and consent from a young age. Many don’t understand that “no” means no, and early education can prevent sexual violence before it happens.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 16/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 16/100,000
- 28 NOV 2025Petition rejectedalready-happening
We cannot accept your petition, as there is already an expectation in secondary school that the issue of consent is taught. Please see this website for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education/relationships-and-sex-education-rse-secondary You could submit a new petition explaining how the current guidance should change.
- 24 OCT 2025Petition created
Background
1 in 4
women
have been raped or sexually assaulted since the age of 16
1 in 6
children
have been sexually abused
1 in 18
men
have been raped or sexually assaulted since the age of 16
And survivors face long waits for their cases to reach a courtroom
After being reported to the police, adult rape cases take an average of 2 years to complete in court – with many taking far longer.