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The most senior prosecutor in England has issued guidelines on when criminal charges should be brought against people posting offensive or abusive comments on social media networks

By Emily Butselaar

19 Dec 12

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The director of public prosecutions has issued interim guidelines on when criminal charges should be brought against people posting offensive or abusive comments on social media networks

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The director of public prosecutions has issued interim guidelines on when criminal charges should be brought against people posting offensive or abusive comments on social media networks

By Emily Butselaar

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On the brink

The UK Government must defend its citizens around the world

Celebrating the music of Toomaj Salehi

Rap is not a crime, yet my cousin remains behind bars in Iran

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CROWN CONFIDENTIAL

BANNED BY BEIJING

LETTERS FROM LUKASHENKA'S PRISONERS

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