Rejected petition Make catcalling a criminal offence in the UK

Pass a legislation to make catcalling an offence that can be punished by a fine of £1,000.

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Catcalling hugely perpetuates rape culture and is a huge factor which makes people feel unsafe when travelling around the country, especially late at night. By making it a fineable crime people may be less likely to catcall and also it may contribute to making people feel safer when travelling.

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Make sexual harassment a specific criminal offence: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/578940

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Date submitted 14 March 2021
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