A Bill to increase the maximum sentences available to the court for stalking offences; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
17 January 2017
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The Stalking (Sentencing) Bill would raise the maximum penalties that courts can impose for stalking offences. It also includes related provisions on sentencing to better reflect the harm caused to victims and to ensure more consistent punishments. In short, it aims to make stalking offences more seriously punished and to offer greater protection to victims.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The 1st reading took place in October 2016.
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12 Oct 2016
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 12 October 2016 through the ten minute rule procedure.
The second reading was expected on Friday 20 January 2017 but order for second reading was read and discharged on 16 January 2017.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Alex Chalk.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
