UK Makes Spam a Crime
Britain has become the second country in Europe to criminalize spam. Under the new British law, spammers face an $8,057 fine if convicted in a magistrates court. The fine from a jury trial would be unlimited. Spammers would not face prison, according to the new law.
Unlimited fines threatened for spam emails
The Guardian, September 19, 2003
Thr Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (pdf)
