Tut tut! Is that a threat, Jackie? I believe the issuing of threats is something which is not looked kindly on. However, you're quite wrong. I HAVEN'T been warned, unlike yourself who undoubtedly WILL have been. Bans are rarely imposed without the miscreant having been given prior notice.
In October 2016, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) introduced new laws that could see those who create “derogatory hashtags” or post “humiliating” Photoshopped images JAILED.
Inciting people to harass others online, known as virtual mobbing, is among the offences included in the guidance.
Baiting – when someone is humiliated online by being branded sexually promiscuous – is also mentioned in the guidance.
The CPS also announced the launch of a hate crime consultation, issuing a series of public policy statements centred on combating crimes against disabled people, as well as racial, religious, homophobic and transphobic hate crime.
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders said: “Social media can be used to educate, entertain and enlighten, but there are also people who use it to bully, intimidate and harass.
“Ignorance is not a defence and perceived anonymity is not an escape. Those who commit these acts, or encourage others to do the same, can and will be prosecuted.”