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‘People are still dying’: Alice Ruggles’ father demands action on stalking laws

Clive Ruggles wants ministers to act. Discover why campaigners say the law needs reform, what changes they want and how the government has responded.

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00:00The father of murdered Gateshead woman Alice Ruggles is urging ministers to publish a review of stalking laws.
00:07Clive Ruggles says the recommendations could help prevent deaths, warning that people are still suffering and dying.
00:15Alice was killed in October 2016 by her boyfriend, Triman Dillon, who'd stalked her.
00:22He was convicted of murder and jailed for 22 years.
00:26The review, led by Richard Wright KC, was submitted to ministers, but its findings have yet to be published.
00:33Victims Commissioner Claire Waxman says laws can leave victims at risk.
00:38The government says it is strengthening stalking protection orders and funding teams.

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