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  1. Cyber / online crime

    … money or information, or simply to disrupt businesses.   Malicious software - or malware - can be spread between … social media platforms. This can be prosecuted under the Malicious Communication Act 1988 and the Communications Act 2003. Online threats could take many forms …

  2. Chorley man sentenced after sending threatening social media message to Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP

    … June 2024, Innes pleaded guilty to two offences under the MaliciousCommunications Act before Leeds Magistrates’ Court. He was … or anxiety, contrary to section 1(1)(a) and (4) of the MaliciousCommunications Act 1988.   CPS News Centre Find out …

  3. Man who breached restraining order to send MP abusive emails is convicted

    … An abusive man who ignored a restraining order to send malicious emails to his Member of Parliament has been … pleaded guilty to one count of sending offensive/indecent communications and one count of breaching a restraining order … … An abusive man who ignored a restraining order to send malicious emails to his Member of Parliament has been …

  4. Woman sentenced for sending death threats to the producer and presenter of Countdown

    … for a significant deterioration in her mental health. The communications were reported to the police in July 2024. Due … purpose of causing distress or anxiety, contrary to the MaliciousCommunications Act 1988, and three counts of … purpose of causing distress or anxiety, contrary to the MaliciousCommunications Act 1988, and three counts of …

  5. Cybercrime - prosecution guidance

    … and Forgery) Online Marketplaces for Illegal Items Malicious and Offensive Communications Electronic Communications … account. Disruption of Computer Functionality Malware (malicious software) spreads between computers and interferes …

  6. First prison sentences for those involved in Southport unrest

    … and a further two months in relation to a conviction for malicious communication. Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown … and a further two months in relation to a conviction for malicious communication. Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown …

  7. Man sentenced for racist social media messages

    … excess of 100 abusive messages. Keleman was arrested for maliciouscommunications. In police interview, he admitted that he had … excess of 100 abusive messages. Keleman was arrested for maliciouscommunications. In police interview, he admitted …

  8. CPS North East - Hate Crime Uplifts - September 2020

    … was convicted of a racially aggravated affray and a maliciouscommunications offence after she threatened a group of youths … was convicted of a racially aggravated affray and a maliciouscommunications offence after she threatened a group …

  9. Communications Offences

    … Communications Offences updated: 24 March 2025 | Legal … offences”, namely offences contrary to section 1 MaliciousCommunications Act 1988 (‘MCA 1988’), section 127 … contrary to section 1(1)(a)(i) or 1(1)(b) of the MaliciousCommunications Act 1988 or section 127(1)(a) or …

  10. CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - October 2023

    … the victim. The defendant was arrested for burglary and maliciouscommunications against his ex-partner. He was bailed with … the victim. The defendant was arrested for burglary and maliciouscommunications against his ex-partner. He was …

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