Catcalling should be criminalised.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK government needs to criminalise sexist behaviour, which includes catcalling, unwanted sexual attention or degrading comments. These should be punishable by an on-the-spot fine of up to £750. Street harassment has successfully been criminalised in France, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands

The End Violence Against Women Coalition found that 64% of women of all ages have experienced unwanted sexual harassment in public; among 18- to 24-year-olds, that percentage increased to 85%. Further, the Fawcett Society reported that gender was the most common cause of hate crime for women; 85% of gender hate crimes in England and Wales were, in fact, reported by women. Women should not have to go through the galling experience of being harassed every time they leave the house!

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Criminalise Public Sexual Harassment with Fines

Timeline

4 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Oct 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Oct 2020

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