Wolf-whistling, catcalling and staring persistently will be criminalised in England and punishable with jail sentences of up to two years. 📲 Full story:
A survey by pollsters YouGov for the BBC, published in March, suggested two-thirds of women did not feel safe walking alone at night, at least some of the time.
The murder of Sarah Everard, who was abducted and killed by a serving policeman while walking home in south London last year, has also increased concerns over women's safety and attitudes towards women. Earlier this year, the Independent Government Adviser for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Nimco Ali claimed the government hadLabour's shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, welcomed the government backing a new law.
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