Stalking victims face ‘postcode lottery’, says coroner after Gracie Spinks killing – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2023 in coroners, murder, news, police, stalking, victims by tracey

‘Stalking victims face a “postcode lottery” of support due to a lack of advocates in police forces across the UK, a coroner has said following the death of Gracie Spinks.’

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The Guardian, 27th November 2023

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Domestic abuse: Stalker to be released despite being ruled unsafe – BBC News

Posted November 23rd, 2023 in coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, news, parole, stalking by sally

‘A stalker who held his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint will be released from prison in February despite a parole board panel finding he was not safe to live in the community.’

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BBC News, 22nd November 2023

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Man found guilty of stalking Gavin Williamson – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2023 in government departments, impersonation, news, stalking by sally

‘A man has been found guilty of stalking the former education secretary Gavin Williamson.’

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The Guardian, 18th October 2023

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Alex Belfield case: Stalking victim Philip Dehany to seek damages – BBC News

‘A man stalked by YouTuber Alex Belfield is seeking compensation, following what a judge described as “a vicious and continued campaign of abuse”.’

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BBC News, 30th August 2023

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9 Different Types of Harassment – St Pauls Chambers

Posted August 1st, 2023 in chambers articles, harassment, news, sentencing, sexual offences, stalking by sally

‘Harassment is a criminal offence and a civil wrong, which means it can be resolved in the criminal or civil courts/employment tribunal. It is a serious offence that can have a lasting impact on those who experience it. Many of these types of harassment overlap – for example, sexual harassment might come in the form of verbal or physical harassment.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 12th July 2023

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TikToker who stalked Chelsea star Mason Mount sentenced – BBC News

‘An influencer who bombarded Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount with messages has been given a suspended prison term.’

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BBC News, 20th June 2023

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Alex Belfield: Stalker ex-BBC DJ banned from contacting couple – BBC News

Posted June 2nd, 2023 in BBC, harassment, imprisonment, news, restraining orders, sentencing, stalking by sally

‘A former BBC radio presenter in jail for stalking has been banned from contacting two more people.’

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BBC News, 1st June 2023

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Warnings over NHS data privacy after ‘stalker’ doctor shares woman’s records – The Guardian

‘The confidentiality of NHS medical records has been thrown into doubt after a “stalker” hospital doctor accessed and shared highly sensitive information about a woman who had started dating her ex-boyfriend, despite not being involved in her care.’

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The Guardian, 14th May 2023

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Prosecutors focus on ‘love-bombing’ and other manipulative behaviours when charging controlling offences – Crown Prosecution Service

‘Updated guidance on controlling behaviour published by the Crown Prosecution Service today emphasises the need for prosecutors to closely scrutinise the actions of a suspect, who can often take steps to disrupt or mislead criminal proceedings.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 24th April 2023

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Claire Foy stalker ‘likely to become a pest again’ – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2022 in news, recidivists, sentencing, stalking by tracey

‘The sentencing of Claire Foy’s stalker has been adjourned after the court received a letter warning he would continue contacting the actress.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2022

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Stalking super-complaint launched against police – BBC News

Posted November 25th, 2022 in charities, complaints, murder, news, stalking, victims by tracey

‘Campaigners have launched a super-complaint against the police over their approach to stalking. The National Stalking Consortium has claimed officers are failing to identify offenders, properly investigate crimes or protect victims.’

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BBC News, 25th November 2022

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Stalking: Victims say new ways needed to tackle crime – BBC News

Posted November 23rd, 2022 in government departments, harassment, news, police, stalking, victims by sally

‘Police need to find new ways of tackling stalking, a decade after it was made a specific offence, victims have said.’

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BBC News, 23rd November 2022

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Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners – BBC News

Posted November 22nd, 2022 in harassment, news, police, stalking, victims by sally

‘Victims have said they are not being protected by police, a decade after stalking was made a specific offence.’

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BBC News, 21st November 2022

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Judge ‘in error’ over sentence for Jeremy Vine stalker, says solicitor general – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2022 in appeals, judges, news, sentencing, stalking by sally

‘The judge who sentenced Jeremy Vine’s stalker to five and a half years in prison made a mistake and could have given Alex Belfield a higher sentence, one of the UK government’s most senior legal advisers has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th November 2022

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Victim stalked for almost 20 years calls sentence ‘an insult’ – BBC News

Posted November 2nd, 2022 in criminal justice, imprisonment, news, restraining orders, sentencing, stalking, victims by sally

‘The Victims Commissioner for London has described the sentence handed down to her stalker of 19 years as “an insult”.’

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BBC News, 2nd November 2022

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Alex Belfield: Former BBC presenter jailed for stalking – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2022 in BBC, harassment, imprisonment, internet, news, sentencing, stalking, victims by tracey

‘A former BBC radio presenter found guilty of stalking four people including broadcaster Jeremy Vine has been jailed for five and a half years.’

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BBC News, 16th September 2022

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Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for eight years over letters sent from prison – The Guardian

Posted September 6th, 2022 in news, restraining orders, sentencing, stalking by sally

‘A stalker who has had a three-decade fixation with the former BBC Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis has been jailed for eight years after attempting to breach a restraining order for the 20th time.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2022

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Ex-BBC DJ guilty of stalking Jeremy Vine and other former colleagues – The Independent

Posted August 8th, 2022 in BBC, harassment, news, stalking by tracey

‘An ex-BBC presenter has been found guilty of stalking Jeremy Vine and other former colleagues.’

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The Independent, 6th August 2022

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Emily Maitlis stalker guilty of trying to breach order – BBC News

Posted July 27th, 2022 in news, restraining orders, stalking by sally

‘A man who stalked broadcaster Emily Maitlis has been found guilty of attempting to breach a restraining order for the 20th time.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2022

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David Beckham’s stalker handed restraining order after saying his sperm had ‘fused with her eggs’ – The Independent

Posted July 14th, 2022 in news, restraining orders, stalking by tracey

‘An indefinite restraining order has been placed on the stalker of David Beckham after she went to his daughter’s school claiming to be her mother and saying the footballer’s sperm had been fused with her eggs.’

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The Independent, 13th July 2022

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