The new scheme aims to improve the safety of women and girls in Barking and Dagenham by imposing fines of up to 1,000 for street-based sexual harassment.
Out of 444 women and girls surveyed, 15% experienced verbal abuse, highlighting the urgent need for a concrete response to street-based harassment.
The PSPO now includes not just sexual harassment, but also behaviours like public drinking and amplified music, indicating a comprehensive approach to community safety.
Local residents overwhelmingly support the new sanctions against harassment, with 845 people responding positively to the proposals for enhancing public spaces.
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