Sexual harassment can be dealt with within existing law says Home Office

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Sexual harassment can be dealt with 'within existing law' says Home Office

Persistent staring, making obscene remarks and following someone can be dealt with using Public Order Act according to consultation.

Date - 19th August 2022
By - Gary Mason

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The government is against creating a new sexual harassment offence and says the issue can be dealt with under existing legislation including the Public Order Act 1986. In a consultation paper on the issue the Home Office says that persistently...

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