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Stalking and harassment is when someone repeatedly behaves in a way that makes you feel scared, distressed or threatened. There are different types of stalking and harassment and anyone can be a victim. Stalking and harassment are offences under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
If the offence is harassment (putting people in fear of violence) or stalking (involving fear of violence or serious alarm or distress): the maximum sentence is 10 years’ custody. if racially or religiously aggravated, the maximum sentence is 14 years’ custody. Find out more about the different types of sentence the courts can impose.
If someone's repeatedly behaving towards you in a way that's making you feel scared, distressed or threatened, it may be stalking or harassment. Find out how to report it and what help you can get.
Apr 24, 2023 · A stalking or harassment suspect may weigh up the relative benefits and costs of pursuing abusive actions. This may involve taking several steps to minimise the likelihood of detection...
Stalking is unwanted behaviour carried out by obsessive or fixated individuals whose actions disrupt their victim’s life. Stalking results in alarm, distress or fear of violence in a victim. It may also escalate to other crimes. The four main characteristics of stalking behaviour are: Fixated; Obsessive; Unwanted; Repeated
If you're being stalked or harassed: keep all contact with the stalker or harasser to a minimum; do talk to trusted family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, or your manager about what's happening, if you feel comfortable doing so; trust your instincts and remember it's not your fault; report stalking or harassment to us
Stalking is illegal and can include being followed or constantly harassed by another person - for example being sent unwanted emails. Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger....
