House of Commons · Public Bill Committee
- Sitting 6
11 January 2024
Proposed by Laura Farris Con Newbury
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Laura Farris addressed concerns about clause 11 of a proposed legislation concerning domestic abuse and conversion therapy.
- The statement clarifies that new legislation aims to create offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to address intimate image abuse.
- Laura Farris explained that clause 11 primarily targets direct incitement rather than indirect encouragement in various contexts.
Issue summary
The statement addresses concerns and clarifications regarding clause 11 of a proposed legislation and its scope in relation to domestic abuse and conversion therapy. The statement discusses new legislation aimed at addressing intimate image abuse by creating a suite of offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Action requested
No specific action is requested; the MP provides clarification on how clause 11 may be interpreted and applied in various contexts, emphasizing that it primarily targets direct incitement rather than indirect encouragement.
Key facts
- The offence does not extend to Scotland.
- Clause 11(1) can apply to domestic abuse cases if they occur within an intimate or former relationship context.
- Conversion therapy could fall under the ambit of clause 11.
- Subsection (1)(b) refers to acts intended to encourage self-harm.
- The new offences include taking or recording an intimate photograph or film without consent.
- Two offences related to installing equipment for taking or recording such images are also introduced.
- The base offence carries a maximum sentence of six months, while more serious offences carry up to two years.