In the case of my constituent—a GP in Cheltenham—the only way in which she could begin the process of rebuilding her life was to know that the person who had been tormenting her was behind bars. We should not do it willy-nilly, but there are occasions when people have to be locked up, and this legislation should not be a substitute for custody. Does my hon. Friend agree?
Stalking Protection Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Alex Chalk
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 19 January 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Stalking Protection Bill.
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