Harassment - Advice and Support
The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 covers a wide range of behaviours and is the main criminal legislation dealing with the offence of harassment. Section 1 (1) states:
A person must not pursue a course of conduct
- which amounts to harassment of another and
- which he knows or ought to know amounts to harassment of the other.
Harassment is not defined by the Act but can be defined as conduct causing alarm or causing distress. This can include speech. However, there must be a course of conduct, that is, the harassment must have occurred on at least two occasions.
Harassment is termed sexual harassment if the unwanted behaviours are linked to your gender or sexual orientation. The European Union definition of sexual harassment is “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature or other conduct based on sex affecting the dignity of men and women at work”.
Racial harassment is when the behaviours are linked to your skin colour, race, cultural background and so on.
Reporting harassment
If you believe you are being harassed, this should be reported to the police by calling 0845 8 505 505.
If you are being harassed at your place work, you should, if possible, report this to your manager or employer.
If you are unsure who to speak to you can contact the Crime and Disorder Reduction Team for advice on 01344 352286.
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