Under English law it is illegal to disclose the identity of a rape victim ? they have a right to anonymity. However, this didn?t stop Twitter users tweeting the victims? name in a recent criminal case involving premier footballer Ched Evans.
Nine people were brought before the court and pleaded guilty to contempt. They were ordered to pay fines and compensation to the rape victim. But was it fair to impose a uniform fine to all of them when some perpetrators were more involved than others? What are the far reaching consequences of the criminal convictions for the guilty, one of whom was a teacher?
Lawyers Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod from?Duane Morris LLP?discuss their views in their latest Tech Law 10 transatlantic podcast.
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About the Author:
Jonathan is a partner with international law firm Duane Morris LLP. He practices in corporate law specialising in risk, technology and compliance across Europe.
Jonathan Armstrong ? who has written 12 posts on E RADAR | Smarter business online.
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Source: http://www.eradar.eu/2012/11/uk-cyber-crime-case-shows-potential-consequences-tweeting/
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