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News · 2 July 2026

London police issue £100 fines for street harassment

London police issue £100 fines for street harassment

Police in central London can now issue on-the-spot £100 fines for street harassment like wolf-whistling and catcalling. These novel authorities, comprising a Public Space Protection Order, seek to prevent disruptive conduct that leads to suffering. Female officers say they frequently face inappropriate comments while on patrol, and the fines offer a proportionate way to educate offenders.

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