New Offence for Encouraging or Assisting Serious Self-Harm
A new offence for encouraging or assisting serious self harm has been announced. Here we look at why it has been introduced and the implications.
New Offences For Promoting Self-Harm Online
New offences relating to promoting self-harm online have been announced. We look at why they’ve been introduced and what the offences are.
Online Abuse – Law Commission Advises Government Clampdown
The Law Commission has written a report advising the Government to clampdown on online abuse – and in particular on social media.
Encrypted Messages Accessed on “Encrochat” in Major Police Operation
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Social Media and Professional Conduct
The use of social media by certain professionals has been highlighted recently – and whilst no criminal offenses were committed, conduct has been questioned.
How The Courts Are Tackling Online Abuse
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.
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