As solicitor general, I have reviewed hundreds of cases involving the most horrendous crimes. Murder, rape, domestic abuse. These are serious offences where victims suffer terrible abuse and trauma. But what about a crime that is sometimes harder to spot? Something that can happen in plain sight or lurks in the shadows at the other end of the phone, or behind a keyboard. Stalking is a sinister crime. Perpetrators want to have control of their victims. They are persistent and unpredictable. They want their victims to be intimidated, have their confidence shattered and live in constant fear. That is why National Stalking Awareness Week is so important. It shines an important spotlight on this awful crime and opens conversations, so victims know that there is support out there. That they can share their stories and not suffer alone. I am proud to be part of a government that has committed to halving violence against women and girls in a decade. As Solicitor General, I work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service, who have prioritised tackling …