U.K. government wants to give judges the ability to sentence hackers to life imprisonment for cyber attacks that result in serious damage to the economy, environment, national security or human welfare. That was one of a number of computer crime plans outlined Wednesday during the Queen’s speech. The government also proposed creating a new offense for “participation in an organized crime group” that’s meant to target a gang’s white-collar associates. The new serious crimes bill is scheduled to be presented to the UK parliament June 16.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/uk-seeks-hacking-life-sentences-a-6913