Member

Ahead of making legislative change to introduce stalking protection notices, there are several issues that need further consideration. For example, stalking protection orders are currently applicable for defendants aged over the criminal age of responsibility, which is 10. The amendment would introduce a stalking protection notice only for defendants aged 18 or older. Introducing different processes for defendants based solely on age could be vulnerable to challenge under Articles 8 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights.