In a statement shared with Stylist, Rose Caldwell, CEO of Plan International UK, has responded to the news, saying: “We are very disappointed that the government’s violence against women and girls strategy does not include new legislation to tackle public sexual harassment. Without a new law, millions of girls will be left unprotected.

“However, the government has recognised that this is an urgent issue that needs more attention. We urge the government to quickly deliver its promise to review gaps in the legislation – and then it must commit to a new public sexual harassment law.”

New strategy to stop violence against women and girls unveiled today