Submitted on Saturday 13th March 2021
Rejected on Monday 22nd March 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make public sexual harassment a criminal offense in the UK
Verbal harassment of a sexual nature in public is largely too common and helps to breed an acception of even more severe forms of sexual harassment, which are already deemed a criminal offense. Making sure people know the reality of their actions have is the first step in creating a safer society
The recent statistic by UN Women UK released a shocking statistic that 97% of women have been sexually harassed. This study included public harassment, and is the most common form. Outlining how severe even this form of harassment is by enforcing law against it will not only help people to feel comfortable opening up about their experience, but will also act as a deterrent or realisation for those who deem it ok to verbally harass people publicly.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/578940
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