Put notices in male toilets at venues: how to protect women from sexual violence

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Put notices in men's toilets in bars, clubs and restaurants on how to protect women against sexual assault, spiking and rape. This signage will ask men to look out for women in these spaces, to recognise signs that a woman is uncomfortable, and to call out fellow men on sexist behaviours and speech.

#AskForAngela is in women's toilets and men have no equivalent, this places the responsibility on women to protect themselves against sexual violence. The issue of gender based violence needs to be recognised and understood as a men's issue alone. Ensuring men use their power to safeguard women in these environments will create a shared sense of responsibility, and act as a deterrent against predatory behaviour. This will help change the cultural rhetoric from 'Don't be raped' to 'Don't rape.'

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This would be a decision for venues.

We could accept a petition calling for the Government to fund an awareness campaign targeted at men, if that's what you'd like to see happen.

Timeline

3 Oct 2021	Petition opened for signatures
7 Oct 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 7 Oct 2021

Follow this petition