House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Intimate Images Abuse Offences
25 November 2022 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton
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At a glance
Key points
- Government plans to introduce new criminal offences to address intimate image abuse.
- Legislation will be based on recommendations from the Law Commission's report.
- Amendments to the Online Safety Bill will provide additional protection sooner.
Issue summary
The government plans to introduce new criminal offences to address the issue of intimate image abuse.
Action requested
The government intends to legislate for a package of new criminal offences based on recommendations from the Law Commission's report and will bring forward amendments to the Online Safety Bill to provide additional protection sooner.
Key facts
- Government plans to introduce new 'base' offence of taking or sharing an intimate image without consent.
- Two more serious offences cover instances where the intent is sexual gratification or causing distress, and another for threats to share images.
- A fifth offence will prohibit installing equipment with intention to take intimate images without consent.
- Measures involve repealing/amending current offences and creating a coherent package of measures.
- Will address 'downblousing' as part of the new offences.
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