Online Criminal Harms Bill

The Online Criminal Harms Bill aims to combat online criminal activities and protect against online harms through several key measures. It enables designated officers to issue directions and orders, including removing or restricting access to harmful online materials and services. The bill allows for the designation of specific online services associated with particular offences, mandating compliance with codes of practice and directives from the competent authority. It also grants powers to law enforcement for obtaining information related to specified offences and outlines penalties for non-compliance with directives, notices, and orders. Additionally, provisions for appeals and reconsiderations of decisions related to these actions are included, ensuring a structured legal framework for addressing online harms.