The watchdogs’ joint report on stalking was published on FridayMore than 1,000 reported breaches of non-molestation orders did not result in an arrest in recent years, it has been warned amid growing concern over the effectiveness of what should be a “critical tool” in protecting victims. NMOs are court orders intended to prevent a person from contacting someone else, and is intended to protect victims of abuse and threatening behaviour. In 2025, the PSNI made 371 arrests for breaches of the orders, and 377 in 2022. “When compared with recorded breaches the FOI data show that over 1,000 recorded breaches did not result in an arrest over the last five years. “There is a particular problem for victims reporting indirect or digital breaches,” she said.