This British (Lower) House of Commons He passed a bill this Friday that punishes up to two years in prison. Street sexual harassment, including whistling, blocking traffic, making derogatory comments, or stalking someone because of their gender.
Bill backed by former conservative minister greg clarkit will now go to the House of Lords and is expected to be finally It has become law since the government expressed support for the initiative last December.
despite calling The Gender-Based Harassment Act aims to change attitudes towards women, and its content applies equally to men.
In presenting the legislative text, Clark stressed that it was relevant “a historic day” and wondered how it was possible that such harassment had not already been exemplified, just as derogatory and abusive comments were made based on race or sexual orientation.
“For the first time in our history, deliberately harassing, stalking, making derogatory remarks, making obscene gestures to women and girls in public places – and yes, sometimes boys and girls in public places – because of their gender, “The intentional intent to frighten or hurt them would be a private and serious offense,” the Conservative lawmaker said.
“Surprisingly, it hasn’t been like this until now”added.