Independent stalking advocates

regulation 6 + 6.—(1) The role of an independent stalking advocate is specified for the purposes of section 16 of the Act.

(2) For the purposes of this regulation—

regulation 6 2 a + (a)the role of an independent stalking advocate is to provide independent support to individuals who are victims of criminal conduct which involves acts associated with stalking;

regulation 6 2 b + (b)the reference to acts associated with stalking is to be read in accordance with section 2A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997(1).