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Criminal Offences (Misuse of Digital Technologies and Services) (Consolidation) Bill

A Bill to consolidate offences relating to the misuse of digital devices, technologies, systemsand services for the purposes of committing or preparing to commit or aiding, abetting, facilitating or concealing the commission of a crime or disposal of theproceeds of a crime; to make provision reflecting technological advancements, including the training of criminal justice personnel; to establish a duty for theSecretary of State to provide advice and guidance to the digital andtelecommunications services industry aimed at reducing the misuse of digitaltechnologies for criminal purposes; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Criminal Offences (Misuse of Digital Technologies and Services) (Consolidation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 March 2016 by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 9 Mar 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 May 2016.