Hayes v Willoughby [2013]

Key Points:

• Definition of Harassment:

◦ The case defined harassment as a “persistent and deliberate course of unreasonable and oppressive conduct.” This highlights the need for conduct to be both repetitive and intentionally harmful to qualify as harassment.

Implications:

• Clarification of Harassment:

◦ This definition provides a clear framework for determining harassment, emphasising that both the persistence and intent behind the conduct are critical factors.