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Is catcalling illegal in the UK? Street harassment law explained

Posted on September 28, 2026September 30, 2026 by Safety App UK team
Is catcalling illegal in the UK? Street harassment law explained

Since 1 April 2026, intentionally harassing someone in public because of their sex is a specific crime in England and Wales, with up to two years in prison.…

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Posted in Self-protection & the lawTagged catcalling, personal safety, public sexual harassment, street harassment, the law

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