Rejected petition Make sexual harassment in public a crime.

Make cat-calling, wolf-whistling and other sexual gestures in public spaces a crime.

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The majority of women have had to endure sexual harassment throughout their lives. This needs to end. We’re in the midst of an online storm due to this constant sexual harassment, the government needs to make some changes in order to protect the privacy of women.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/578940

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Date submitted 12 March 2021
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