Home Office - Introducing a Stalking Protection Order

 The Home Office consultation sought views on the introduction of new measures to offer better protection to victims of ‘stranger stalking’.

In 2012, the Home Office introduced 2 new offences of stalking into the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. Since then, training has been provided to police and prosecutors, and prosecutions under the new offences have begun to increase.

For cases of ‘stranger stalking’ there are fewer interim measures available to offer protection to victims and place restrictions or positive obligations on the perpetrator.

In particular, the Home Office sought views on whether the introduction of a stalking protection order will address this issue and provide the required protection to victims.

PCC's Response

The PCC's response to the consultation can be viewed here.