It comes after plans to make street harassment a crime were announced earlier this month, which could lead to sentences of up to two years in prison.
has been issued in the UK to a man in Ilford, east London, thanks to a partnership between Redbridge Council and the Metropolitan police. Civil enforcement officers witnessed a woman being harassed on 16 December and detained the man responsible, later issuing him with a £100 fine.
The man was fined as part of new public space protection order rules, which have been brought in to prevent catcalling andYou may also likeIt comes after plans towere announced earlier this month, which could lead to sentences of up to two years in prison in severe cases.
“This fine is a strong start and will serve as a statement of intent,” said Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal. “We will not tolerate harassment of women and girls and will target those men who do not heed this warning. “We’re reclaiming our streets for our local communities and ending the culture of misogyny that starts with harassment and escalates to violence.”
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