Cat-callers face fines of €750 in France
French lawmakers have voted to outlaw sexual harassment on the street.
The new legislation means anyone caught cat-calling or being aggressively lecherous will be fined up to €750.
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The new legislation means anyone caught cat-calling or being aggressively lecherous will be fined up to €750.
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