Rejected petition Make catcalling illegal

Make cat calling illegal. This will help spread the message to men that this behaviour is unacceptable and not to be tolerated and may help women feel safer on the streets.

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All women I know, especially young women and teenagers experience frequent sexual harassment and catcalling by men who seem to believe women should enjoy it. Instead, women feel intimated and threatened. If women smile and laugh it off it is usually because of fear and trying de escalate the situation. Women and girls have a right to feel safe and be respected in public spaces.

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There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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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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