The English twitch streamer “Sweet Anita” (32) criticizes the government in Great Britain for not doing enough against stalking. She’s fighting for change, but doesn’t know where to start.
What’s the deal with stalking? Stalking is the “repeated unlawful pursuit, stalking, harassing, threatening and terrorizing of a person against their will”. Stalkers are often former relationship partners (via polizei-beratung), but supposed fans can also develop an unhealthy obsession, especially with people who are in the public eye.
The streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa reported in June 2022 about a stalker who had moved from Estonia to a hotel near her because of her. On March 2, 2023, she said on her personal Twitter account that the man was back and tried to break into her while she was at a press conference for her boxing event.
On March 3rd, the English streamer Sweet Anita also reported via Twitter and reported on her stalking experiences and her attempts to change something in the legal situation.
What experiences does the streamer have with stalkers? As the streamer reports, years ago she had to defend herself against a burglar in her house. Later someone slept in her garden, waited for her to leave the house and attacked her in front of witnesses.
The police did nothing in either case, the 32-year-old said. We have included the beginning of the thread here for you:
What did she do? Sweet Anita says she raised the ‘stalking situation’ directly with UK lawmakers. Together with a member of parliament, I submitted proposals for the prosecution of stalkers.
However, the streamer’s proposals were rejected. According to Sweet Anita, the government seems to be doing enough already. Meanwhile, people would die or their lives would be ruined.
My friends and people I admire are completely ignored while their lives are at stake. Conduct that is “technically” illegal will not be prosecuted.
Sweet Anita emphasizes that this is not just a problem in her country. The case of Amouranth would show that it is a global problem.
In the comments, many women share their own experiences with stalkers. The German streamer Baso also commented on the subject and condemned what women had to deal with on the Internet (via Twitter).
What’s next? Sweet Anita does not want to give up: she is willing to do anything to bring about change. However, she didn’t know where to start. However, she is there to help if anyone has an idea (via Twitter).
If you or people around you are affected by stalking, contact the police. You can also find advice on the website of the aid organization Weißer Ring. The general victim phone is at the 0116 006 Available daily between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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