Published 13 days ago

Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

Laura Farris, the safeguarding minister, issued new guidance for police forces to use a lower standard of proof for issuing Stalking Prevention Orders.
The new guidelines require police to convince a judge on a 50-50 basis of the order's necessity, making it easier for victims to obtain protection.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust notes a high prevalence of stalking, with police no longer needing to meet the criminal standard of proof when applying for such orders.

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The Independent

Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

New guidance says it is ‘likely’ courts will apply the lower civil standard of proof for stalking protection orders, not the criminal standard.

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

New guidance says it is ‘likely’ courts will apply the lower civil standard of proof for stalking protection orders, not the criminal standard.

13 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

New guidance says it is ‘likely’ courts will apply the lower civil standard of proof for stalking protection orders, not the criminal standard.

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Barriers for stalking orders lowered as minister says 'there is more we must do'

Stalking Protection Orders will no longer need to reach the criminal threshold, as figures obtained under freedom of information laws by a victims' charity show some police forces have issued fewer than 10 per year.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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