Men in Peru could face stiff punishment for street harassment

World Today

Peru is cracking down on sexual harassment in its streets. A new law could put offenders behind bars for up to 12 years.

CCTV’s Dan Collyns filed this report from Lima.

Highlights:

  • Wolf-whistles and cat-calls are said to be very common in the streets of Peru.
  • Men making these noises and said to be sexually harassing women in the street could face jail time under a new law.
  • Those who harass minors could face up to 12 years in jail.
  • A viral video attracting attention to what’s said to be a growing problem of street harassment in Peru has reportedly prompted this new legislation.
  • Legal experts say the new law is difficult to enforce.