Separate facts from conclusions
Write what happened first. Put legal questions, interpretations, and possible offences in a separate notes column.
Help Pathway
Use law as a map, not a guess.
This page signposts legal information. It is not legal advice. When consequences are serious, use a qualified legal adviser or specialist service.
Use primary sources
Prefer legislation, GOV.UK guidance, CPS guidance, Citizens Advice, and specialist support over unsourced social media explanations.
Record dates
Dates matter for reporting, limitation, timelines, contact patterns, orders, and professional advice.
Legal help
Citizens Advice explains routes for finding free or affordable legal help.
Citizens Advice - Find legal helpLaw page
The Abuse-Stalker law page gathers core public signposts for stalking, harassment, coercive control, communications, safeguarding, and assisting offences.
LawsCPS guidance
CPS guidance is useful for understanding public prosecution framing and evidence context.
CPS - Prosecution guidanceVictims' Code
The Victims' Code sets minimum standards for services to victims of crime in England and Wales.
GOV.UK - Victims' Code