Stalking

Taken from the English language, the term means obsessively following, harassing and threatening a person against their will. It means, for example, harassing and stalking, watching, ambushing outside the home or workplace, flood of calls or text messages, threats and disturbing messages, dangerous physical attacks. 

Stalking is a criminal offense under Section 107a Criminal Code and can be punished by imprisonment for up to one year. A protection against invasions of privacy is contained in Art. 277d of the Execution Code.

People affected by stalking can find advice and support at the following offices:

In case of acute threat:

Landespolizei, emergency call 117

Women's House Liechtenstein, Tel. +423 380 02 03

Victim-help-office, Tel. +423 236 76 96

Information and Counseling Center for Women (infra), tel. +423 232 08 80