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Harassment (putting people in fear of violence), Protection from Harassment Act 1997, s.4 Stalking (involving fear of violence or serious
Also applicable to: Breach of a stalking protection order Triable either way (Note: the maximum sentence in magistrates’ courts for
Causing or inciting prostitution for gain, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.52 Controlling prostitution for gain, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.53
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 3 years’ custody – Life Imprisonment (minimum term 40 years) This
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 2 – 16 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Triable only on indictment (if involving penetration against victim under 16), otherwise triable either way Maximum: Victim under 13 (penetrative),
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: Life imprisonmentOffence range: 3 – 40 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence for the
Harassment, Protection from Harassment Act 1997, s.2 Stalking, Protection from Harassment Act 1997, s.2A Triable only summarily Maximum: 6 months’
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: 26 weeks – 5 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 2 years with compulsory
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Discharge – 1 year’s custody User guide for this offence Guideline users should