The Weekly Law Reports
[2024] 1 WLR 2760
Court of Appeal
*Rex v Casserly (Thomas)
[2024] EWCA Crim 25
2023 Dec 15; 2024 Jan 23
Lady Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill CJ, Warby LJ, Cheema-Grubb J
Crime— Malicious communication— Grossly offensive— Defendant sending email to town councillor challenging her ability to perform public role— Whether email “grossly offensive”— Whether defendant having “purpose” of causing distress or anxiety— Whether interference with right to freedom of speech proportionate— Whether directions to jury adequate—
Malicious Communications Act 1988 (c 27), s 1(1)(b)
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Human Rights Act 1998 (c 42), s 3, Sch 1, Pt I, art 10