Posted by on December 20, 2019 5:57 am
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First man convicted under catcalling law entitled to free speech, appeal court rules

The first man convicted under Rotterdam’s new street harassment laws, also referred to as the catcalling ban, has been cleared by a court of appeal on the grounds that he has a right to freedom of expression.

The 36-year-old had approached two women making kissing gestures as he called out: “Hey, beautiful ladies. Where are you going?”

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