Welcome to Cybercrime Laws!
This blog is part of my cybercrime module taught currently at the University of Essex (UK). I see it as a database with which I, and others, can work.
The updates are not daily, partly because of lack of time, partly because it is easier to group similar subjects in one post after a week or so. RSS feeds (and sharing) are available.
The original blog was on Blogger (blogspot.com), but for maintenance purposes, transfer to Wordpress became necessary. The original blog is still up and running (I just import/export posts)
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Category Archives: Offences – Hacking – Mr. McKinnon (Nasa hacker)’s case
Legality of extradition
The High Court, on 14 January 2010, appears to consider the Home Secretary’s assessment as being unfair and misguided. The new report from the psychiatrist Professor J. Turk highlighted “exceptionally high risk of self-harm and even suicide” and should have … Continue reading
Nasa Hacker….
FYI, “MPs urge Nasa hacker clemency” (ZDnet.co.uk, 12 November 2009) because “Home secretary considers Nasa hacker plea” (ZDnet.co.uk, 11 November 2009) “McKinnon case puts IT ethics in the dock” (ZDnet.co.uk, 05 October 2009)
Nasa hacker: the last episode?
Obviously, Mr McKinnon lost its action before the High Court to avoid extradition Nasa hacker loses bid to avoid extradition (ZDNet.co.uk, 31 july 2009)For an explanation on the Court’s reasoning, the interview of Karen Todner on 31 July 2009 is … Continue reading
Update on Mr. McKinnon’s case
“Tories champion Nasa hacker in parliament” (ZDnet.co.uk, 15 July 2009): in this one, it is interesting to note that Home Secretary Johnson does not see the point of a reform or discussion of reform of the Extradition Act 2003 Nasa … Continue reading
Nasa hacker petition presented to Number 10
Nasa hacker petition presented to Number 10 (ZDnet.co.uk, 3 July 2009)
Nasa hacker
Court hears Nasa hacker ‘at risk of psychosis’ (ZDnet.co.uk, 9 June 2009) Judges delay decision in Nasa hacker case (ZDnet.co.uk, 11 June 2009) Nasa hacker petition tops 4,000 (ZDNet.co.uk, 15 June 2009)
Hacking -future of hackers
Just in case some might have some hope. It did not even occur to me that the change of Minister could modify Mr. McKinnon’s situation, especially that the hearing before the Supreme Court (ex-House of Lords) is pending “Lawyer: Home … Continue reading
Nasa hacker – CPS refusal
CPS refused prosecution on the ground that most of the evidence rests in the US, which obviously would cost a fortune to bring back to the UK. However, I don’t fully understand the decision, given that McKinnon confessed and thus … Continue reading
Nasa hacker’s perception on his trial
In a press conference, Mr. McKinnon explains why he believes he would have a fair trial in the UK: no big press coverage turned against him etc…“Nasa hacker: I’d get a fairer trial in UK” (ZDnet.co.uk, 28 January 2009 – … Continue reading
Extradition or no extradition? The latest events about the Nasa hacker
Hearing for judicial review was granted on 24 January 2009, the ground being that the decision to extradite failed to take into account Mr. McKinnon’s health (Asperger’s syndrome). “Nasa hacker wins right to appeal against extradition ” (ZDNet.co.uk, January 2009) … Continue reading
