Hannah Gornall writes for The Law Society Gazette on the Malicious Communications Act 1998 (MCA)
As widely publicised in the media last month, four individuals were arrested after images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle. The footage of Trump and Epstein – a notorious financier who died in custody in 2019 – was seen projected on to an external castle wall, along with quotes and headlines about their relationship.
The four were held on suspicion of a number of offences, including malicious communications and public nuisance, over the projection of the US president and the late convicted sex offender ahead of the state visit to the UK.
While most people are familiar with the concept of public nuisance, this incident has thrown a spotlight on to a little-known piece of legislation known as the Malicious Communications Act 1998 (MCA).
In an article for The Law Society Gazette, Hannah Gornall, Associate in our Reputation Management team, outlines:
- The Malicious Communications Act 1998
- Whether the case is precedent-setting...
Read the full piece in The Law Society Gazette here.
