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1. www.stuartmillersolicitors.co.uk › maliciousMalicious Communications Case Examples - Stuart Miller Solicitors

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   Under the Malicious Communications Act 1988, it is a crime to send, with the intention to cause distress or anxiety, a letter or electronic message that is that is indecent or grossly offensive, constitutes a threat, or which conveys information that is false and known or believed to be false by the sender. This is what is known as a ...

2. cps.gov.uk › legal-guidance › communications-offencesCommunications Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service

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   Its primary focus is “communications offences”, namely offences contrary to section 1 Malicious Communications Act 1988 (‘MCA 1988’), section 127 Communications Act 2003 (‘CA 2003’), and offences...

3. www.stuartmillersolicitors.co.uk › sentencesWhat Is the punishment for sending Malicious Communications?

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   Sending malicious communications is a crime punishable by a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, or a community order, depending on the severity of the offence. In order to be convicted, the prosecution will need to prove beyond reasonable doubt that you committed the offence of sending malicious communications.

4. www.criminaldefencebarrister.co.uk › criminalStriking a balance - Malicious Communication Act and free speech

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   Section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 sets out the following offence. 1. Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. (1) Any person who sends to another person— (a) a [letter, electronic communication or article of any description] which conveys— (i) a message which is indecent or grossly offensive;

5. www.legislation.gov.uk › ukpga › 1988/27/2020-12-01Malicious Communications Act 1988 (c. 27) - Legislation.gov.uk

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   1 Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. (1) Any person who sends to another person—. (a) a [F1 letter, electronic communication or article of any...

6. uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com › w-005-0395Malicious communications offence - Practical Law

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   This note explains the offence of sending a malicious communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety under section 1 (1) of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 (MCA 1988).

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   What is Section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988?

   • Section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 sets out the following offence 1. Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. (1) Any person who sends to another person— (a) a [letter, electronic communication or article of any description] which conveys— (i) a message which is indecent or grossly offensive;

   Striking a balance - Malicious Communication Act and free speech

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   What is a malicious communications offence?

   • Similar to the malicious communications offence are the offences under the Communications Act of 2003. It is a crime under that Act to send a message by means of a public electronic communications network that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene, or menacing character, or cause any such message or matter to be so sent.

   Malicious Communications Case Examples - Stuart Miller Solicitors

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   Is sending malicious communications a crime?

   • Sending malicious communications is a crime punishable by a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, or a community order, depending on the severity of the offence. In order to be convicted, the prosecution will need to prove beyond reasonable doubt that you committed the offence of sending malicious communications.

   What Is the punishment for sending Malicious Communications?

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   Is sending a letter a crime?

   • Under the Malicious Communications Act 1988, it is a crime to send, with the intention to cause distress or anxiety, a letter or electronic message that is that is indecent or grossly offensive, constitutes a threat, or which conveys information that is false and known or believed to be false by the sender.

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   What is the maximum sentence for sending a malicious communication?

   • The maximum sentence that can be ordered for sending a malicious communication is a prison sentence of up to two years or a fine of any amount, or both. What are the possible malicious communication defences? Several different types of defences may apply to malicious communications.

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   Is sending a message a'menacing' offence?

   • The fuller quote is provided for context). This passage is referring to an offence under s127 Communications Act, and particularly the sending of a message of a ‘menacing’ character. However, the CPS Guidance appears to quote this passage with reference to prosecutions under both that Act, and the Malicious Communications Act.

   Striking a balance - Malicious Communication Act and free speech

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8. www.lexisnexis.co.uk › legal › legislationSection 1 | Offence Of Sending Letters Etc With Intent To ...

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   1 Offence of sending letters etc with intent to cause distress or anxiety. (1) Any person who sends to another person—. (a) a [letter, electronic communication or article of any description] which conveys—. (i) a message which is indecent or grossly offensive; (ii) . . .