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Update to current law recommended
MPs call for stiffer cybercrime penalties

The All Party Internet Group (APIG) has called upon the Government to introduce stiffer penalties for computer criminals. APIG wants denial of service (DoS) attacks – which cause servers to be overloaded with information from thousands of PCs – to be made an explicit offence and increased prison sentences for hacking offences. Anecdotal evidence indicates… Read more »

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Surprise Hoon statement
Hoon suggests Iran seized soldiers

The Conservatives are calling for a full apology from Iran after the Defence Secretary revealed that Iran may have “forcibly escorted” UK soldiers into Iranian territorial waters. Last week, eight UK servicemen were held for three days after they allegedly strayed into Iranian territorial waters on the border with Iraq. There was outrage after video… Read more »