What is a lifetime non-harassment order?

It is a court order that bans a person from contacting or approaching a named victim, with no end date. Courts use it when risk is ongoing. Breach is a criminal offence and can lead to arrest, prosecution, and jail. It sits alongside any sentence imposed.

How does Scotland’s stalking law differ across the UK?

Scotland has a standalone stalking offence and uses non-harassment orders to protect victims. England and Wales have stalking offences within the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, updated in 2012. The legal tools are similar, but procedures and guidance differ by jurisdiction. Breach brings criminal penalties in all nations.

What could this mean for broadcaster budgets?

Budgets may rise for studio access controls, secure transport, online threat monitoring, training, and incident management. Some costs are ongoing operating spend. Insurers may also adjust premiums, deductibles, or conditions based on controls and incident history, linking risk quality to pricing at renewal.

What should investors monitor after the Anne McAlpine case?

Check annual reports for safety risk updates, board oversight of protection measures, staff training metrics, and incident trends. Watch for police partnership news and insurance disclosures at renewal. Frequent, transparent updates and tested protocols suggest better risk control and can support valuations over time.

Law and Government

February 10: Anne McAlpine Lifetime Order Highlights UK Anti-Stalking Law

ByDanny Kontos February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

On 10 February, a Glasgow sheriff imposed a lifetime non-harassment order and two years’ supervision on Robert Green for stalking BBC presenter Anne McAlpine. The ruling signals firmer UK enforcement against harassment and brings UK stalking law into focus. For investors, it highlights rising security, compliance, and insurance needs across media groups. These factors can lift operating costs and shape reputational risk. We explain the legal context, practical cost drivers, and the key disclosures to watch across UK-listed broadcasters and production houses.