“It feels strange, but it is absolutely the right time for me to step down as I feel I have achieved what I set out to achieve.'
Times Scotswoman of the Year responsible for changing stalking laws in around 50 countries is standing down from the charity she set up following her own terrifying ordeal.She said: “It feels strange, but it is absolutely the right time for me to step down as I feel I have achieved what I set out to achieve.
Ann, who also runs her own psychotherapy business, was crowned Glasgow Times Scotswoman of the Year in 2013 for her pioneering work in the field of anti-stalking legislation.Following a horrifying two-year ordeal at the hands of a stalker, Ann campaigned tirelessly for a change in the law., and the rest of the UK quickly followed. Ann’s campaigning was also instrumental in changing the law in 47 countries around Europe.
When she collected her SWOTY trophy, Ann said: “Many people have supported me throughout the whole campaign and I am very grateful to them all for helping me to put stalking in the spotlight, away from the shadows.Ann will remain on the board of Action Against Stalking as a trustee “for the time being”.
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