Computer Misuse / Communications |
| Offence | : | Sending electronic communications, letters or other articles which are indecent, grossly offensive, threatening or false with intent to cause distress or anxiety |
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| Legislation | : | Malicious Communications Act 1988 | |
| Section | : | Section 1 | |
| Maximum Penalty | : | 2-years imprisonment Fine |
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| Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) | : | Sentencing - Legal Guidance | |
| Sentencing Council | : | Court Sentencing Guidelines | |
| Offence Note/s : | |||
| Either-way offence (amended - Section 32 Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015) | |||
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