Stalking Bill (No. 2)

EDM number 875 in 1995-96, proposed by Janet Anderson on 13/05/1996.

That this House notes that thousands of people's lives are blighted by stalking each year, and that there is currently no effective method for either the police or victim to combat this social menace; recognises there is massive public support for the introduction of a criminal offence of stalking; congratulates the Daily Mirror for its campaign calling for such an offence; considers that such an important issue of public safety should be above party politics; believes that the Stalking Bill merits the close scrutiny and consideration of a Standing Committee; condemns the Government for obstructing this Bill; commends the noble Lord McIntosh of Haringey for re-introducing the Bill in another place; and trusts that the Government will now accord the Bill time for proper scrutiny.

This motion has been signed by a total of 69 MPs.