Petition · past parliament
Make public sexual harassment a crime in the UK
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to impose criminal punishments for anybody who publicly sexually harasses someone.
In light of recent circumstances, women have not felt safe on the streets and it has been reported that 97% of young women in the UK have ben sexually harassed.
In light of recent circumstances, women have not felt safe on the streets and it has been reported that 97% of young women in the UK have ben sexually harassed.
This is a scary statistic and there needs to be action, because if women aren't safe walking home, then where are we safe?
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 calling for the same action: Make sexual harassment a specific criminal offence
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.