Review processes for DV and sexual assault victim to appeal not guilty verdict
We call on Government to review and make it easier for victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence to appeal 'not guilty' verdicts when significant new evidence emerges or procedural failures occurred.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 32/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 32/100,000
- 09 APR 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Juniper Ramsey
Background
Current laws makes it very challenging for survivors to appeal. We need a specialised review process to ensure justice
In our view, the criminal justice system is deeply imbalanced. Defendants can appeal guilty verdicts, yet it is very difficult for victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence to challenge 'not guilty' verdicts—even with new evidence or procedural failures. We need a specialised review of the threshold to allow victims of these crimes to appeal.