Oral QuestionAttorney General

What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of people who commit stalking.

Tabled: 1 May 2025Answered: 8 May 2025

Asked by

Olly Glover

Liberal DemocratDidcot and Wantage

Answering Minister

the Solicitor General

Answer from Hansard

The Solicitor General

Just last month, National Stalking Awareness Week served as a sobering reminder of just how crucial it is that perpetrators of stalking are dealt with robustly. This Government are absolutely determined to protect victims of stalking, which is why we are taking action by extending stalking protection orders so that courts can impose them on conviction and acquittal, giving victims protection when they need it most. We are also conducting a review of stalking legislation to ensure that it is fit for purpose, and we are empowering the police to release the identities of online stalkers.