Canada- Under the Education Act, individuals who engage in cyberbullying face suspension from school. Repeat bullies may also face expulsion and possible jail time.
United Kingdom- Under the Malicious Communications Act, cyberbullying could result in six months or more in prison and a hefty fine.
Idaho- Under "Jared's Law," a student who engages in cyberbullying is found guilty of a misdemeanor.
Hawaii-Under the SB2094 law, a student who engages in cyberbullying is fined $100 per offense.
Louisiana-Under H.B.1259, Act 989, a student who engages in cyberbullying is fined $500 or imprisonment for up to six months.
Maryland-Under "Grace's Law," cyberbullies are charged with a misdemeanor, a prison sentence of one year, and a $500 fine.
North Carolina- Under 14-458.1, defendants who are over the age of 18 and engage in cyberbullying are charged with a class one misdemeanor. If the defendant is under the age of 18, they are charged with a class two misdemeanor.
Tennessee- Under S.B.113, a student engaged in cyberbullying and online threats is punished with a misdemeanor, with up to a year imprisonment. The cyberbully also faces a $2,500 fine.
Wisconsin- Under 947.0125, if a student uses computers unlawfully, they are charged with a class B misdemeanor and a fine of $1,000. They could also face a prison sentence of three months.
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Date: 2018-03-09 12:37 pm (UTC)http://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/cyberbullying-laws-around-the-globe-where-is-legislation-strongest
The strongest cyberbullying laws in the world:
Canada- Under the Education Act, individuals who engage in cyberbullying face suspension from school. Repeat bullies may also face expulsion and possible jail time.
United Kingdom- Under the Malicious Communications Act, cyberbullying could result in six months or more in prison and a hefty fine.
Idaho- Under "Jared's Law," a student who engages in cyberbullying is found guilty of a misdemeanor.
Hawaii-Under the SB2094 law, a student who engages in cyberbullying is fined $100 per offense.
Louisiana-Under H.B.1259, Act 989, a student who engages in cyberbullying is fined $500 or imprisonment for up to six months.
Maryland-Under "Grace's Law," cyberbullies are charged with a misdemeanor, a prison sentence of one year, and a $500 fine.
North Carolina- Under 14-458.1, defendants who are over the age of 18 and engage in cyberbullying are charged with a class one misdemeanor. If the defendant is under the age of 18, they are charged with a class two misdemeanor.
Tennessee- Under S.B.113, a student engaged in cyberbullying and online threats is punished with a misdemeanor, with up to a year imprisonment. The cyberbully also faces a $2,500 fine.
Wisconsin- Under 947.0125, if a student uses computers unlawfully, they are charged with a class B misdemeanor and a fine of $1,000. They could also face a prison sentence of three months.