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23.09.12
CPs to introduce guidance on when to prosecute in 'trolling' cases
The Director of Public Prosecutions Keir starmer has announced that the CPs will bring in guidelines as to when a prosecution should be brought against an individual accused of using social networking sites to send offensive messages. The announcement follows the decision not to prosecute Daniel Thomas, the semi-professional footballer, for posting a homophobic message on Twitter,…
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Divisional Court divided on Twitter bomb hoax case
The appeal by way of case stated in the “twitter bomb hoax” case has ended in stalemate and a new appeal being ordered. Nearly months after the hearing the Judicial Office has announced that the two judges hearing the case – Lord Justice Gross and Mr Justice Irwin – are unable to agree on a decision. stalemates such as…
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