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Member
Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 October 2025
Debate
Sentencing BillContribution
Sophie is right that it remains the case that online stalking of UK citizens by foreign nationals, even if it is persistent, harmful and criminal in nature, can go unpunished simply because of where the perpetrator is located when committing the abuse. This legal loophole gives perpetrators the freedom to act with impunity as long as they are physically outside the UK.
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