Mencap campaigns for new laws on sex offences
Mencap has launched a major campaign for new laws that protect people with a
learning disability from sexual abuse.
The current extent of the abuse against people with a learning disability
has been highlighted in a new Mencap report, called 'Behind Closed Doors'.
The report explains how people with a learning disability have the same
right as other people to have sexual relationships. However, disabled people
are four times more likely than others to experience sexual abuse and people
with a learning disability are most at risk.
Mencap is asking the Government to bring in new legislation to help prevent
this kind of abuse happening and deliver justice to people with a learning
disability when abuse occurs.
A full copy of report availible to download at:
http://www.mencap.co.uk/html/news/laws_on_sex_offences.htm
Mencap Website :
http://www.mencap.co.uk
Regards
Colin R
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