Britain threatens Internet 'trolls' with two years in jail

October 19, 2014 22:03

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

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling told the Mail today 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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