Home Affairs Minister Kristina Moore is seeking to increase the penalties for the offences to two years in prison and an unlimited fine.
The current maximum penalty for a harassment offence is six months’ imprisonment and a set fine, while breaching a restraining order can incur a maximum of 12 months in prison and a fine.
Deputy Moore, who has authorised the drafting of amendments to the Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 2008 in a ministerial decision this week, says the changes would bring Jersey into line with British legislation.
