Move to strengthen law on stalking

Monday, 22nd February, 2010

Ministers have announced plans to create a new offence to deal with stalking in Scotland - giving prosecutors greater scope to convict those who seek to prey on unsuspecting members of the public.
 
In Scotland, people engaging in behaviour constituting stalking and harassment are currently prosecuted using the common law offence of 'breach of the peace'.
 
However an appeal court ruling last year stating that breach of the peace requires a 'public element' may make it more difficult for prosecutors to take action.
 
 
Read more on the Scottish Government website.