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Stalking by Ex-Partners: Home Invasion and Contact Ban

Stalking via home invasion by ex: report, contact ban and penalty. Collect evidence and victim support, with recent examples from case law.

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Home Invasion as Stalking: Protection against Ex-Partners

Repeated unlawful entry by an ex qualifies as home invasion and stalking (art. 285b Sr). Combine criminal law with civil protection measures.

Penalty and Measures

  • Report of home invasion: Per incident up to 3 months imprisonment.
  • Stalking complaint: Maximum 2 years imprisonment.
  • Contact ban: Court order with home exclusion order.

Evidence and Action

Collect messages, witnesses and Ring camera recordings. Victim support offers 24/7 assistance. Utrecht District Court (2024) imposed a home exclusion order on an ex after three intrusions.

No mercy: report immediately to the police. Combine with Safe at Home for follow-up care. Your safety comes first.

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