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UK proposes 14-year prison terms for undersea cable sabotage
The British government plans to amend the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885, increasing penalties for deliberate damage to undersea cables to up to 14 years’ imprisonment. The existing law limits fines to £1,000 and imprisonment to five years. The proposal is driven by concerns over Russian interference with cables in UK waters.
Why it matters: Stricter penalties raise legal risk for telecom operators and contractors handling undersea infrastructure.
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