Category: Stalking and Harassment Protection
How to Get a Harassment Injunction for Protection
What is a Harassment Injunction? A harassment injunction is a type of court order designed to protect individuals from unwanted and distressing behaviour. It legally requires the person responsible for the harassment – sometimes called the respondent – to stop actions that cause alarm, distress, or fear. This could include a wide range of behaviours,…
How to Report Stalking or Harassment and Get Help
Understanding Stalking and Harassment Understanding Stalking and Harassment Stalking and harassment are serious offences under UK law, with clear definitions and protections in place to support victims. Understanding what these behaviours involve is the first step towards recognising them and knowing when to seek help. What is Stalking? Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted…
Stalking Protection Orders: How They Work and Keep You Safe
What is a Stalking Protection Order (SPO)? A Stalking Protection Order (SPO) is a legal tool designed to protect individuals from stalking and harassment in the UK. Introduced under the Stalking Protection Act 2019, SPOs are civil orders that aim to prevent stalking behaviour before it escalates into more serious harm. They provide swift protection…