Nearly 1000 stalking warnings, 140 charges, but 0 convictions

Nearly 1000 stalking warnings, 140 charges, but 0 convictions

Nearly 1000 notices warning potential stalkers about their behaviour have been issued since new stalking and harassment laws came into effect earlier this year, along with 140 charges, but no convictions.

Anti-Stalking Law Proving Highly Successful

Police have laid 140 charges before the Courts and issued 918 notices under the new stalking and harassment legislation since it came into effect on 26 May.

Protecting victims by holding stalkers to account

Location: National News As at 31 August, Police has laid 140 charges before the Courts and issued 918 notices under the new stalking and harassment legislation since it came into effect on 26 May 2026.