UK considers quadrupling prison terms for Internet trolls
1. UK considers quadrupling prison terms for Internet trolls
UK considers quadrupling prison terms for Internet trolls | Joystiq
In an effort to "take a
stand against a baying cyber-mob," lawmakers in the UK will soon debate an amendment that could
quadruple prison terms for Internet trolls, from the current six months to a maximum of two years.
"These internet trolls are cowards who are poisoning our national life," Justice Secretary Chris
Grayling told the Daily Mail. "No-one would permit such venom in person, so there should be no
place for it on social media. That is why we are determined to quadruple the current six-month
sentence." Grayling's comments come in direct response to the recent online harassment of
television presenter Chloe Madeley, who was subjected to rape threats after her mother appeared on
the ITV network talk show Loose Women to discuss soccer star and convicted rapist Ched Evans.
"As the terrible case of Chloe Madeley showed last week, people are being abused online in the most
crude and degrading fashion," Grayling added. "This is a law to combat cruelty - and marks our
determination to take a stand against a baying cyber-mob. We must send out a clear message: If you
troll you risk being behind bars for two years."
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Unfortunately, online harassment is a global epidemic. Recent harassment campaigns against Anita
Sarkeesian have also included both rape and death threats, and in one instance forced the outspoken
critic to cancel a major public appearance.
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![UK considers quadrupling prison terms for Internet trolls
UK considers quadrupling prison terms for Internet trolls | Joystiq
In an effort to "take a
stand against a baying cyber-mob," lawmakers in the UK will soon debate an amendment that could
quadruple prison terms for Internet trolls, from the current six months to a maximum of two years.
"These internet trolls are cowards who are poisoning our national life," Justice Secretary Chris
Grayling told the Daily Mail. "No-one would permit such venom in person, so there should be no
place for it on social media. That is why we are determined to quadruple the current six-month
sentence." Grayling's comments come in direct response to the recent online harassment of
television presenter Chloe Madeley, who was subjected to rape threats after her mother appeared on
the ITV network talk show Loose Women to discuss soccer star and convicted rapist Ched Evans.
"As the terrible case of Chloe Madeley showed last week, people are being abused online in the most
crude and degrading fashion," Grayling added. "This is a law to combat cruelty - and marks our
determination to take a stand against a baying cyber-mob. We must send out a clear message: If you
troll you risk being behind bars for two years."
Green Mansions Golf Course Packages
Unfortunately, online harassment is a global epidemic. Recent harassment campaigns against Anita
Sarkeesian have also included both rape and death threats, and in one instance forced the outspoken
critic to cancel a major public appearance.
[Image: Wikimedia]
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