Communications via social media targeting specific individuals may involve the following: * If communications sent via social media target a specific individual or individuals, they will fall under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 where they amount to a course of conduct within the meaning of section 7 of that Act. In such cases, prosecutors should follow the CPS Legal Guidance on Stalking and Harassment. * Where communications target a specific individual and the offence of blackmail is made out, prosecutors should seek to prosecute the substantive offence. * Where there is evidence of discrimination, prosecutors should pay particular regard to the provisions of section 28-32 of the Crime and 6 Disorder Act 1998 and section 145 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (increase i