Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003: Threat or Menace?

Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003: Threat or Menace?: "The legislative history of s 127 is usefully narrated in DPP v Collins[6] (at [6]), a case involving a man who made repeated telephone calls to his local MP's office asking for him to do something about the 'black bastards' – and similar even more unpleasant terms. He was charged with sending 'grossly offensive' messages under s 127. On appeal to the House of Lords, the charge against Collins was upheld but what is particularly interesting for present purposes lies in LJ Bingham's analysis at [7] of what the purpose of s 127 is." 'via Blog this'