Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Send a letter, communication or article conveying false information
s.1 Malicious Communications Act 1988
Telecomms
Definition
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;
(il)a threat; or
(iii) information which is false and known or believed to be false by the sender; or
(b)any article or electronic communication which is, in whole or part, of an indecent or grossly offensive nature
(a)a letter, electronic communication or article of any description which conveys-
(i)a message which is indecent or grossly offensive;
(il)a threat; or
(iii) information which is false and known or believed to be false by the sender; or
(b)any article or electronic communication which is, in whole or part, of an indecent or grossly offensive nature
Points to Prove
- Send a letter, communication or article
- Conveying false information
- Conveying false information
Powers & Punishment
On conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine (or both);
On summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine (or both).
On summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine (or both).
Offence Type
Charging Codes
MT88008
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required