by admin | 6 Dec, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet, Internet Crime, Sentencing
In today’s society, tackling online abuse is increasingly cropping up in criminal law. Here’s a recent appeal which shows how complex these matters can be – on a technical level – and how it appears the courts are getting to grips in tightening potential loop-holes.
by Simon Morton | 27 Jul, 2019 | Criminal Law, Fraud, General News, Internet Crime, Organised Crime
Article looking at the new Economic Crime Plan released by the Government to help tackle and prevent economic crime. Here we look at what crime is targeted and what the implications will be.
by Simon Morton | 18 Dec, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet Crime
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 is the law which governs Computer Hacking. Here we look at what constitutes computer hacking – as well as the punishments that can be handed out under The Computer Misuse Act.
by Simon Morton | 20 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet Crime, Stalking Offences
Article explaining how nuisance phone calls can be reported to the ICO – Information Commissioner’s Office. We look at what the outcome can be for those making nuisance phone calls.
by admin | 7 Jul, 2018 | Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, General News, Internet Crime, Sentencing, Stalking Offences
he Sentencing Council has published new definitive guidelines for intimidatory offences sentencing to take effect in respect to all cases sentenced on or after 1 October 2018.
by admin | 12 Jun, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet Crime
With the ever-growing popularity of social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram it is important to take a step back and consider your use of them.