Britain threatens Internet 'trolls' with two years in jail


HEAVY HAND: People found guilty of Internet "trolling" in Britain could be jailed for up to two years under government proposals outlined on Sunday, following a number of high-profile cases of abusive and threatening behaviour on Twitter.

LONDON: People found guilty of Internet "trolling" in Britain could be jailed for up to two years under government proposals outlined on Sunday, following a number of high-profile cases of abusive and threatening behaviour on Twitter. 

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "This is a law to combat cruelty — and marks our determination to take a stand against a baying cyber-mob." 

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