New Zealand plans to criminalize stalking, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.

The New Zealand government plans to introduce legislation criminalizing stalking, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. Stalking will be defined by three acts of harassment within a year, including actions like following, recording, or using technology to track someone. The law also includes four amendments, such as issuing restraining orders and clarifying psychological violence definitions.

November 10, 2024
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