Trouble for trolls: Unleashing online abuse & harassment may now end in jail sentence

‘Internet trolls will face prosecution for certain types of online harassment and abuse, including posting degrading photoshopped images or creating derogatory hashtags, under new legal guidelines.
The new rules, released by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Monday, detail an extensive list of examples of online behavior that could result in legal penalties. The updated guidelines attempt to widen police recourse against online abusers and help protect victims.
“The internet’s not an anonymous place where people can post without any consequences. People should think about their own conduct,” Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders told BBC Radio 4.’
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