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The UK government has proposed introducing a “right to know” statutory guidance for stalking victims. The proposed legislation would ensure that victims are informed of their abuser’s identity at the earliest possible opportunity. The move has been welcomed by Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England who was stalked for 11 months by Dhawal Chaudhary, who was eventually arrested and sentenced to a hospital order after admitting stalking and harassment. Hill, who lost a year of her life due to the ordeal, believes that the proposed legislation would give victims of stalking “more agency in the process”.
Hill recounted her experience with Chaudhary, who began stalking her online after some of her social media work caught his attention. Hill said that the situation was “horrendous”. When Chaudhary moved from India to the UK to be closer to her, Hill said that “all of a sudden he could find us at any moment.” Chaudhary tried to incite other people to act on his behalf, and even attempted to get Hill fired from her job. Hill said that she would block Chaudhary online, but he would create new social media accounts and continue contacting her. Hill said that the new legislation would give victims some power back and take away the power of the person doing the stalking.
Chaudhary was given a hospital order “until further order” and was also issued with restraining and restriction orders. Hill, who now works in healthcare, believes that the new legislation is the “beginning of a lot of change”. The proposal aims to help stalking victims who are dealing with anonymous stalkers, as the victim can feel powerless when someone feels entitled to their time, life and relationship. By having a name and a face to connect with the person doing the stalking, Hill believes that the new legislation will give victims more agency in the process.
If you or someone you know has been affected by stalking, you can visit the BBC’s Action Line for support
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