The United Kingdom government is planning to introduce more severe legal consequences for individuals found responsible for damaging or sabotaging subsea cables. The proposed measures include the introduction of tougher prison sentences and the imposition of unlimited fines for offenders.
These updates are intended to modernize the legal framework surrounding the protection of critical subsea infrastructure. Currently, the primary legislation governing damage to subsea cables in the UK dates back to 1885, a period that significantly predates the emergence of the modern digital economy and the contemporary reliance on global data connectivity.
Subsea cables are vital components of modern digital infrastructure, facilitating international data flow and connectivity. By updating these laws, the government aims to strengthen the security and resilience of this essential infrastructure against increasing physical threats.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/uk-govt-looks-to-introduce-tougher-prison-sentences-and-unlimited-fines-to-subsea-cable-saboteurs/
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