Two years in jail for trolling? What you need to know about new proposals (UK)

[Jefferson23]

What’s the news?

New laws to punish internet trolls have been proposed by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling in order to “take a stand against the baying cyber mob”.

The proposals would mean courts could jail trolls and online harassers for up to two years - four times the current amount.
What did he say?

In an interview with the Mail on Sunday, Mr Grayling said: “These internet trolls are cowards who are poisoning our national life.

http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/two-years-in-jail-for-trolling-what-you-need-to-know-about-new-proposals--xJLoR9I88x

[Downwinder]

1. What is the legal definition of a "troll?"

[Jefferson23]

2. I don't know, I suppose it is based on whatever they feel you need protection from. n/t

[Demeter]

3. I think most people can defend themselves from internet trolls

[littlemissmartypants]

4. A dangerous tack. nt

[blkmusclmachine]

5. Big Brother CENSORSHIP