Points 2 Prove

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Improper use of public electronic communications network - annoyance, inconvenience or anxiety

s.127(2)(a) Communications Act 2003
Telecomms

Definition

A person is guilty of an offence if he-

(a)sends by means of a public electronic communications network a message or other matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character; or
(b) causes any such message or matter to be so sent.

(2)A person is guilty of an offence if, for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another, he-(a)sends by means of a public electronic communications network, a message that he knows to be false,
(b) causes such a message to be sent; or
(c)persistently makes use of a public electronic communications network.

Points to Prove

- Send a false message by public electronic communication network
- To cause annoyance, inconvenience or anxiety

Powers & Punishment

Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both

Charging Codes

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