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Solicitor Convicted for Stalking Blogger, Faces Severe Sanctions

3/10/2026

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Andrew Milne, a solicitor, was convicted of stalking court blogger Daniel Cloake from March to August 2024.
Milne's actions included sending over 120 emails to Cloake and attending Cloake's home.
District Judge Lisa Towell noted Milne's lack of remorse and the impact on Cloake.
Milne was sentenced to a 24-month community order, 300 hours of unpaid work, £850 compensation, and a seven-year restraining order.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority sanctioned him.

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Story summary

Andrew Milne, a solicitor, was convicted of stalking court blogger Daniel Cloake from March to August 2024.
Milne's actions included sending over 120 emails to Cloake and attending Cloake's home.
District Judge Lisa Towell noted Milne's lack of remorse and the impact on Cloake.
Milne was sentenced to a 24-month community order, 300 hours of unpaid work, £850 compensation, and a seven-year restraining order.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority sanctioned him.