Harassment & Stalking

Question 1

What piece of legislation covers harassment and stalking?

Answer 1

Protection From Harassment Act 1997

Question 2

What does ‘FOUR’ stand for?

Harassment warning signals

Answer 2

Fixated
Obsessive
Unwanted
Repeated

Question 3

What sections covers harassment?

Answer 3

Section 1 & 2 Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Question 4

What section covers stalking?

Answer 4

Section 2A Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Question 5

What section allows officers to obtain a warrant to enter a property and search for evidence of harassment/stalking?

Answer 5

Section 2B Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Question 6

Section 1 Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Definition

Answer 6

A person must not pursue a course of conduct which amounts to harassment of another, and which he knows or ought to know amounts to harassment of the other

Question 7

What does a “course of conduct” mean in regards to harassment?

Answer 7

Two or more occasions of conduct that, taken together, constitute harassment

Question 8

What section covers harassment with fear of violence?

Answer 8

Section 4 Protection From Harassment Act 1997

Question 9

What section covers stalking with fear of violence?

Answer 9

Section 4A Protection From Harassment Act 1997

Question 10

Section 4A Prevention from Harassment Act 1997: Definition

Answer 10

A person is guilty if they cause another to fear, on at least two occasions, that violence will be used against them, or causes them serious alarm or distress which has a substantial adverse effect on their usual day-to-day activities