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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Public sexual harassment law will come if there is ‘clear need’, minister says

PA Wire

The Government will make new laws to make public sexual harassment a crime if it is “clear” that is needed.

Home Office minister Rachel Maclean said the Government would bring forward a law to criminalise catcalling, pressing against someone in a sexual manner on public transport, making lewd comments or other inappropriate behaviour, only if a review proves it is needed.

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