Harassment

Harassment is defined as another’s inappropriate behaviour causes the recipient to feel either intimidated or humiliated. Harassment can take several forms, including:   

• Spoken words or abuse including jokes.  

• Written words including emails or comments on social media.  

• Images or graffiti.  

• Facial expressions or physical gestures.  

To learn more about what constitutes harassment and what does not, click here. 

Under the Protection from Harassment Act of 1997, harassment is both a criminal offence and a civil action, meaning that a potential offender may be liable for harassment in the criminal court, or subject to an action against them in the civil court.

If you have been, or are being, harassed, click the link below to contact our expert R&P Solicitors.

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If you are being harassed, it is vital that you get help as quickly as possible. Please contact our specialist team, who will support you and explain the options and protections available.  

If you are in imminent danger, dial 999. In situations where calling the emergency services may exacerbate the situation, you can press 55 once you have dialled 999 and the emergency services will go to the address from where you have called without you having to say anything.