A Bill to make provision about offences, penalties and sentences in relation to communications containing threats transmitted or broadcast using online social media; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Anna TurleyLabour (Co-op)
28 April 2017
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This bill would make it a crime to send or broadcast threatening messages through online social media. It would set out offences, penalties and possible sentences for those who post such threats, with other provisions to help enforce the rules and related measures. It is intended to protect people from online threats.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; its first reading occurred in July 2016. There is no further progress noted in the provided information.
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4 Jul 2016
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
