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If you’ve experienced harassment, there are things you can do to make it stop. You can also take other action - for example, you might be able to get an apology or compensation. You should start by checking if the harassment was discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
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Someone you know could be harassing you, like a neighbour, or people from your local area or it could be a stranger. Harassment may include: 1. bullying at school or in the workplace 2. cyber stalking (using the internet to harass someone) 3. antisocial behaviour 4. sending abusive text messages 5. sending unwanted gifts 6. unwanted phone calls, le...
Sexual harassment is unlawful, as a form of discrimination, under the Equality Act 2010External Link. The Act says it’s sexual harassment if the unwanted behaviour: 1. violates your dignity 2. creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment (this includes the digital environment, online) Some examples of sexual har...
Stalking is like harassment, but it's more aggressive. The stalker will have an obsession with the person they're targeting. Someone you know could be stalking you; an ex partner or a person you were friends with, or it might be a stranger. If it's someone you know, or knew, it doesn't mean that it's your fault; it's still stalking and it's an offe...
Social networking sites, chat rooms, gaming sites and other forums are often used to stalk and harass someone, for example: 1. to get personal information 2. to communicate (calls, texts, emails, social media, creating fake accounts) 3. damaging the reputation 4. spamming and sending viruses 5. tricking other internet users into harassing or threat...
Jun 5, 2023 · Final thoughts. Harassment is a complex and multifaceted issue, and there have been several studies conducted in the UK to better understand its prevalence and impact. There are many different types of harassment, which we’ll be detailing further in this article. To highlight the problem, here are some key statistics on this topic:
Apr 24, 2023 · Harassment may be committed against two or more persons. This limb of the section 2 offence requires proof that the defendant intended to persuade any person not to do something that...
In June 2021, the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN) showed that 28% of women and 16% of men had experienced at least one form of harassment in the previous 12 months. Of adults aged 16 to 34...
Harassment is where someone creates an atmosphere that makes you feel uncomfortable - this could be because you feel offended, intimidated or humiliated. If you’re being bullied, your situation might also be harassment under the Equality Act 2010.
The latest Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN) data showed that in the previous 12 months, 27% of women and 16% of men had experienced at least one form of harassment. One in two (50%) women...
