Questions tagged [stalking]
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Could the act of emailing publicly available information be deemed illegal?
Andy and Mary are friends. Andy discovers that Mary is secretly working as an escort. Nobody knows about this activity beyond Andy. He tries to convince her that escorting is harmful and will have a ...
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Onlyfans account leaked to my family [duplicate]
I have an OnlyFans account which for obvious reasons I kept secret from everyone. But somehow someone has leaked its content (perhaps a friend or an ex-partner who wanted to take a revenge on me). He/...
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Is one allowed to get someone's genetic information and use it without explicit permission?
Inspired by the movie Gattaca, and how sites like Ancestory.com actively help find criminals who haven't submitted their DNA simply by using relatives who have willingly submitted their DNA.
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Can stalking be charged for a one time threat in Victoria (Australia)
My friend has been charged with Stalking under section 21A of the Crimes Act 1958. The charge is
The accused engaged in a course of conduct, giving offensive material to the victim or any other ...
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What legal actions can I take to prevent my abusive parents from stalking and harassing my family?
My parents were abusive when I was a child. I took legal action at age 11 and put an end the physical abuse. I moved out at age 15 and am now 20. My parents have not stopped trying to contact me. I ...
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Cyberstalking and online harassment in UK law?
This is a hypothetical question. Imagine two estranged brothers hadn't seen each other in 20 years, but Bob kept a YouTube channel on behalf of some random organisation. Let's say John regularly ...
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Is it legal to throw small objects (eg. candy, paper clips) at someone
Is it legal to throw mall objects (eg. candy, paper clips) at someone periodically throughout the day for multiple weeks. I know this may strange, but I follow this person around and throw small ...
