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**Hugh** · 14-03-2009, 16:00

As I stated before, but obviously I was not clear enough, could you provide a existing case reference that backs up your premise regarding a criminal act (UK criminal law), specifically regarding speed?

The reason I ask is that one of your links states -
"Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977

Section 1b of the Act defines “trespass to goods” as ” wrongful interference of goods”. (TA 1977) To this author’s knowledge there is presently no case law in the UK with regards to altering the behaviour of a computer without the consent of the owner. However, the issue of Cyber-Trespass is a debate which has grown over recent years with the biggest break throughs being in the US."
And that is in reference to Phorm, not STM.

14-03-2009, 16:00	#315
Hugh laeva recumbens anguis Cable Forum Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 69 Services: Premiere Collection Posts: 44,466	Re: Legal action taken against Virgin Media throttling practices As I stated before, but obviously I was not clear enough, could you provide a existing case reference that backs up your premise regarding a criminal act (UK criminal law), specifically regarding speed? The reason I ask is that one of your links states - "*Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977* Section 1b of the Act defines “trespass to goods” as ” wrongful interference of goods”. (TA 1977) To this author’s knowledge there is presently no case law in the UK with regards to altering the behaviour of a computer without the consent of the owner. However, the issue of Cyber-Trespass is a debate which has grown over recent years with the biggest break throughs being in the US." And that is in reference to Phorm, not STM. __________________ Thank you for calling the Abyss. If you have called to scream, please press 1 to be transferred to the Void, or press 2 to begin your stare. If my post is in bold and this colour, it's a Moderator Request.