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Tougher sentences for stalkers announced

Measure contained in new amendment to the Policing and Crime Bill.

Justice Minister Sam Gyimah announced the move

Justice Minister Sam Gyimah announced the move

Date - 9th January 2017
By - Press Association
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Stalkers will face longer jail terms under a drive to toughen the punishments handed to those responsible for the most devastating campaigns of harassment. The maximum custodial sentence available to courts in England and Wales for stalking will...
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