It’s a crime that can result in a life sentence of trauma for those being harassed, and police accept that it’s a particularly challenging crime to tackle.
Victims say the process of trying to secure justice can almost be as traumatising as the stalking itself, with Campaigners saying those who carry out stalking are using the legal system to cause further pain.
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