Weaponised Justice: how civil courts are being used to stalk and harass victims
Stalkers and controlling people are increasingly using the civil courts to continue their abuse and harassment of victims. Faced with little, if any, consequences for bringing vexatious and repeat claims we discuss the scale of the issue, who is affected and what can be done to help victims. Barrister, Sarah Ellis, is joined by the designate Victims' Commissioner, Claire Waxman OBE and solicitor, Rachel Horman-Brown KC (Hon) to discuss this urgent and chronic issue.
Stalkers and controlling people are increasingly using the civil courts to continue their abuse and harassment of victims. Faced with little, if any, consequences for bringing vexatious and repeat claims we discuss the scale of the issue, who is affected and what can be done to help victims. Barrister, Sarah Ellis, is joined by the designate Victims' Commissioner, Claire Waxman OBE and solicitor, Rachel Horman-Brown KC (Hon) to discuss this urgent and chronic issue.
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