UK Act of Parliament 1988 c. 27 United Kingdom

Malicious Communications Act 1988

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 1 of 1 obligation carry up to 2 years imprisonment.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person1

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Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.001 Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Send offensive messages causing distress or anxietyAny Person
2 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.002 Northern Ireland. (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Short title, commencement and extent. (opens in a new tab)

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