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What is the average prison sentence for rape?

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Violence against women, we can stop it! by European Parliament
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  • Post category:Crime / Personal safety
  • Post published:February 14, 2013

Rape and sexual assault are a criminal offence and are never okay. The average prison sentence for rape is more than 8 years.

Source: Rape sentences now average eight years, Ministry of Justice figures show @ The Guardian

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