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UK proposes 14-year prison terms for undersea cable sabotage

·Source: The Record

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Executive Summary

In an era of hybrid threats, the British government wants to update the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885, which carries a maximum fine of £1,000 and five years’ imprisonment in cases of deliberate damage.

Analysis

In an era of hybrid threats, the British government wants to update the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885, which carries a maximum fine of £1,000 and five years’ imprisonment in cases of deliberate damage.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on Oct 23, 2026.

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