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Harassment & Stalking· PHA 1997

Section 2 — Offence of harassment

Offence to pursue a course of conduct (at least 2 occasions) which amounts to harassment of another, where the perpetrator knows or ought to know it amounts to harassment.

Penalty reference

Mode of trial
Summary
Maximum penalty
6 months / level 5 fine.
Out-of-court eligibility
CR
Caution
Cond. Caution

Note: Restraining order (s.5A) on conviction OR acquittal where necessary to protect.

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