Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Core legislation defining harassment and stalking offenses, providing both civil and criminal remedies. Includes Section 1 prohibition of harassment and Section 2 criminal offense provisions.
Malicious Communications Act 1988: Legislation covering electronic and written communications, specifically dealing with threatening or distressing messages.
Communications Act 2003: Contains Section 127 which covers electronic communications and deals with offensive or threatening online behavior.
Public Order Act 1986: Legislation covering threatening behavior and includes provisions about causing distress or alarm to others.
Equality Act 2010: Addresses harassment related to protected characteristics and includes specific workplace harassment provisions.
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures protection of fundamental rights including the right to private life, relevant in harassment cases.
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation protecting personal data and privacy rights, relevant when harassment involves misuse of personal information.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU-derived legislation providing data protection and privacy regulations, applicable to cases involving personal data misuse.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for workplace-related harassment cases, providing employment protection and remedies.
Common Law Principles: Established case law and legal precedents regarding harassment that supplement statutory legislation.
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation procedures, relevant for potential legal action in harassment cases.
Limitation Periods: Time limits within which different types of harassment claims must be brought before courts.
Available Remedies: Legal remedies available in harassment cases including injunctions and damages claims.
