The defendant had a scanner tuned to listen in to the police channel. He committed an offence under the section.
Citations:
Times 17-May-1996, (1996) 160 JP 545
Statutes:
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 5(b)(i)
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Knightsbridge Crown Court ex parte Foot Admn 29-Jan-1998
A device which tested for police radar speed check did not intercept a message between persons and therefore was not unlawful. ‘a signal in this context is not a mere electronic impulse but is rather a sign or something of meaning to another person. . .
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Crime, Police
Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.80051