Labour MP Urges Law Change to Safeguard Children Born from Rape
A Labour MP advocates for legal reforms to protect children conceived through rape, emphasizing the need for stronger safeguards.
Bolsover, UK, Natalie Fleet, Yvette Cooper, Grooming, Rape, Family Courts
Bolsover: A Labour MP, Natalie Fleet, who has shared her own experience as a victim of grooming, is pushing for a law change to protect children born from rape. She believes that current laws don’t do enough to safeguard these kids.
Recently, she welcomed the Home Secretary’s announcement about local reviews into grooming gangs but stressed that more needs to be done for those who have children with their abusers.
In Parliament, Yvette Cooper echoed her concerns, stating that family courts shouldn’t be a tool for abusers to target their victims. They agreed to meet and discuss this pressing issue further.
Fleet has opened up about her own story, revealing that she became pregnant at just 15 after being groomed. She emphasized that she was unaware of the risks involved, calling it statutory rape.
During her emotional speech, she highlighted the plight of a woman who feels silenced by threats from her groomer, who has claimed he would seek access to her child if she spoke out.
Fleet passionately stated that many women share similar stories and often remain silent due to fear and shame. She urged the Home Secretary to meet with victims to discuss necessary legal changes.
The Home Secretary acknowledged the importance of Fleet’s points and the disturbing reality that many victims continue to be silenced. She agreed that abusers must be held accountable and that family courts should not be misused against victims.