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Upskirting law to be passed soon, says Theresa May
For a summary of the political situation in England, see a bill to ban an act of sexual harassment against women blocked by one male Tory because it "hasn't been debated enough," but an amendment-less EU Withdrawal Bill passing just fine with barely any debate at all.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44504656
Theresa May says she wants to see a bill that will make upskirting a criminal offence pass through Parliament "soon" - after one of her own MPs blocked it. Sir Christopher Chope has faced criticism from his own party for objecting to the private member's bill.
If passed, someone who takes a photo under a victim's skirt in England and Wales could face two years in prison.
The PM said she was "disappointed" the bill had failed to progress.
The bill was expected to sail through the Commons on Friday, but parliamentary rules mean it only required one MP to shout "object" to block its progress.
If passed, someone who takes a photo under a victim's skirt in England and Wales could face two years in prison.
The PM said she was "disappointed" the bill had failed to progress.
The bill was expected to sail through the Commons on Friday, but parliamentary rules mean it only required one MP to shout "object" to block its progress.