We are extremely concerned about the government's sentencing review announcement which we believe will put stalking victims at risk. While we recognise the immense pressures on prison capacity and the intention underpinning the sentencing reforms, the safety and well-being of victims of stalking cannot be sidelined in this process. Under the proposed ‘earned progression’ model, some stalking perpetrators may only serve a third of their sentence in custody, which could result in stalkers...
