Protection From Harassment Act 1997

Protection From Harassment Act 1997


The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (c 40) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which, among other things, criminalises and creates a right to protection from stalking and persistent bullying in the workplace. It is "controversial".

Read more about Protection From Harassment Act 1997:  Criticism, Definition, Employers' Liability, Baseless Complaints, Number of Prosecutions, Scotland, History, See Also, References

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