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<p>The false communications offence was introduced by the Online Safety Act 2023 (“the
Act”). The communication offences in the Act, including the false communications offence
were commenced on 31 January this year.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice publish
information on prosecutions, convictions and sentence outcomes under specific legislation.
The Act gained Royal Assent in October 2023; therefore, it is not yet available in
the published figures. Figures up to December 2023 are intended for publication in
May 2024.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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