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§78

Stalking

Plain-English Summary — Not Verbatim Statutory Text

Covers a man following or contacting a woman, or attempting to contact her, despite a clear indication of disinterest, as well as monitoring her use of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication, without her consent.

  • Explicitly covers online/digital stalking (monitoring internet or electronic communication), not just physical following.

If someone keeps contacting you or tracking your online activity despite you making it clear you don't want that, this is a named, chargeable offence.

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