Victims of stalking say Ireland’s laws are not strong enough to prevent the crime.
They say it must be defined as a separate offence to harassment.
'If we tackle stalking, we can prevent murder', says police and commissioner for Sussex Katy Bourne, as a new study suggests stalkers have become increasingly obsessive during lockdown.
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"No Victim Should Be Ashamed"
Una Ring was subjected to a six-month campaign of intimidation and terror by a former co-worker.
The man was convicted earlier this year of attempting to break into Una’s home and rape her.
"When you're lying in bed at night, and you're waiting for someone to break into your home and rape you, it's desperate."
"It's an awful situation."
Una says she was shocked to learn after her ordeal that stalking is not defined as a separate crime to harassment in Ireland.
And she says this must change.
"There is obviously the law against harassment but stalking is not a crime."
Una and other victims have launched a new website, stalking.ie.
It has advice and support for anyone who experiences stalking.
