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Computer Misuse Act 1990

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (c. 18) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, introduced partly in response to the decision in R v Gold & Schifreen (1988) 1 AC 1063. Critics of the bill complained that it was introduced hastily, was poorly thought out, and that intention was often difficult to prove, with the bill inadequately differentiating…

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Amended by
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 · Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998 · Extradition Act 2003 · Police and Justice Act 2006 · Serious Crime Act 2007
Amends
Criminal Law Act 1977 · Criminal Attempts Act 1981 · Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 1983
Citation
1990 c. 18
Commencement
29 August 1990[b]
Introduced by
Michael Colvin
Long title
An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification; and for connected purposes.

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R v Gold & Schifreen

The Computer Misuse Act

Latest situation

Application to the NHS

Reform

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Computer Misuse Act 1990

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Avg. degree1.98
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Computer Misuse Act 1990

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related to Latest situation · 23
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related to References · 21
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related to The amendments · 9
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → Computer Misuse Act, Justice Act, Making, Part, Police, Section, The, Transitional, Unauthorised
Amended by · 7
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, Extradition Act 2003, Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023, Police and Justice Act 2006, Serious Crime Act 2007, Serious Crime Act 2015
related to External links · 5
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → Computer Misuse Act, Open Rights Group, Text, The Internet Crime ForumWording, United Kingdom
Amends · 3
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → Criminal Attempts Act 1981, Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, Criminal Law Act 1977
Relates to · 2
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977, Criminal Damage Act 1971
Citation · 1
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → 1990 c. 18
Commencement · 1
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → 29 August 1990[b]
Introduced by · 1
Computer Misuse Act 1990 → Michael Colvin

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Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended byCriminal Justice and Public Order Act 19941.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended byCriminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 19981.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended byExtradition Act 20031.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended byPolice and Justice Act 20061.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended bySerious Crime Act 20071.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended bySerious Crime Act 20151.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Amended byJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 20231.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990AmendsCriminal Law Act 19771.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990AmendsCriminal Attempts Act 19811.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990AmendsCriminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 19831.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Citation1990 c. 181.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Commencement29 August 1990[b]1.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Introduced byMichael Colvin1.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Long titleAn Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification; and for connected purposes.1.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Relates toCriminal Damage Act 19711.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Relates toCriminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 19771.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Royal assent29 June 19901.00infobox
Computer Misuse Act 1990Territorial extentUnited Kingdom1.00infobox

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