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Another View: Actually, more specific information is required in order to answer the question. 'Harassment' is a very broad and subjective topic and can take many forms, some of which (i.e.: stalking - verbal abuse - curse and abuse - assault - etc) can be, and are, offenses for which the perpetrator can be charged.

In Britain harassment is a crime.

Recently a young woman was jailed for harassing a well known footballer. Generally though, the punishment is a slap on the wrist.

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