After Nigel Evans, form deputy speaker, was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault, there's been a little bit of a whirlwind around false rape allegations.
Yes, there is odd idiot who decides to cry rape, when in fact nothing of the sort has happened.
However, the case for false rape allegations isn't the problem.
The problem is the people who have been sexually assaulted/ raped, and have not reported it to anyone, and haven't been believed. the cases of Jimmy Saville and Lord Rennard have been more than evident of that.
It's sad, when a man or woman has been sexually assaulted, and they are too scared to tell authorities.
An old friend of mine, who is a year older than me, went to Portugal for a holiday with a group of friends, including his girlfriend.
His drink, and his girlfriend's drink had been spiked, he doesn't remember anything after 7:30 the night before, except for waking up in absolute agony, and a bloody mess.
The man who raped him has since been jailed, although I'm not sure for how long.
The support he received since has been wonderful, and I want to let others know, male or female, that if you have been sexually assaulted or raped, you will receive support.
There are many levels of support, starting with the authorities, to charities who specialise in supporting those who have gone through such a horrific ordeal.
I believe we need tougher sentences for such horrid crimes. We need to show that there is brilliant support for the victims, whether you're a victim of rape/ sexual assault, or of a false allegation against you.
Maybe, if people saw the support they would receive if they came forward, more disgusting individuals would be locked up, and justice would be served to those who deserve it.
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