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Intimate Images Abuse Offences
25 November 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
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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