In response to the news that the Law Commission has ruled out recommending making misogyny a hate crime in a new report published today, Labour’s London Assembly Policing and Crime Spokesperson, Unmesh Desai AM, said:
“It is unacceptable that so many women and girls in our city face routine harassment and abuse. The onus must be on men to change their behaviour and this should involve an approach which is based both on education and tougher enforcement.
“It’s very disappointing that the Law Commission has decided not to support making misogyny a hate crime when this is a step that is clearly needed.
“It’s something I have been campaigning for alongside the Mayor for many years and despite today’s verdict, I will continue to lobby for it.
“Now, at the very least, the Government must waste no time in implementing the Law Commission’s recommendation of introducing a specific offence to tackle public sexual harassment.”