And lo on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:09:11 +0100, Stephen <mcavoysAT@aolDOTcom>  
did spake, saying:

> I thought this was interesting
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/7373639.stm

Hmm "prosecuted under the Telecommunications Act, relating to the sending  
of an electronic message." Presumably section 43- Improper use of public  
telecommunication system.

I wonder if this is the first time it's been applied in such an instance,  
fascinating... it can't be assault as it's not immediate, but they've  
classed it as "menacing" and thus used a law put into place to stop  
malicious calls, text/mobile bullying etc. Now if he'd sent an IM or SMS  
to the officer in question then hell yeah, likewise if he'd posted  
something a clear threat such as 'I'll give him something to worry about  
with his new baby'; I suppose adding in the officer's name wasn't the  
brightest of moves, but still this smells a bit.

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Phil Cook

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