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Sex pests are on the rise on the capital’s transport systems, a London Assembly member warned yesterday.
According to Labour group police and crime spokeswoman Joanne McCartney, sexual harassment across Transport for London services has increased by nearly a third in the last 12 months.
“A 29 per cent increase over the last four years is not just down to more people coming forward,” said Ms McCartney.
Sexual harassment on Britain’s railways is rising sharply, according to the British Transport Police, yet too many women still feel reporting is futile. LYNNE WALSH asks why the burden of safety all too often remains on women themselves
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
A just transition to Great British Railways and a clean and safe railway for all is not only desirable but also necessary. MARYAM ESLAMDOUST explains
But unions warn renationalisation must not be fudged