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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Aine Fox

More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking

The Government is to strengthen protection measures for victims of stalking (Alamy/PA) -

Victims of the “horrendous” crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has committed to using “every tool available” to take power from abusers and hand it to victims.

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