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.
The Malicious Communications (Social Media) Bill would create new offences for sending threats or other malicious messages through online social media. It sets out penalties and possible sentences for such online communications and includes provisions for related measures to curb online threats and harassment.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is in the early stages of passage and has not yet progressed to committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
