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Ex-Parliament Staff Member Arrested Under Hacking Laws
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and later released on bail, police said.
- On Thursday, April 16, detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing London arrested a 40-year-old former Parliament employee at an address in Coventry on suspicion of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act.
- Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle revealed the arrest on Monday to MPs, describing it as a "security matter" while noting that details cannot be discussed on the House floor.
- The suspect was released on bail to a date in July, with the investigation led by CTP London and supported by the Metropolitan Police's Diplomatic Protection Command.
- A Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated, "The safety and security of everyone who works in or visits Parliament is our priority," emphasizing institutional commitment to protective measures.
- The Computer Misuse Act criminalizes unauthorized access to computer material, unauthorized modification, and intent to facilitate further offenses, forming the legal foundation for this ongoing investigation.
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The Computer Misuse Act seeks to protect material stored on computers from unauthorised access. Speaking to the House of Commons at the start of business on Monday, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle gave a brief statement on the "security matter". "The police investigation is ongoing. As you know, we do not discuss the details of […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Former parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law…
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