In reply to j0ntyg's Neice or Nephew.
Your uncle should make you aware of the Computer Missuse Act:-
From 1st September 1990, three new offences were created under the above Act:
1. Unauthorised access to computer material (basic hacking) including the illicit copying of software held in any computer.
Penalty: Up to six months imprisonment or up to a £5,000 fine.