New law to tackle revenge porn
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People who maliciously share sexually explicit pictures of former partners will face prosecution under new laws.
Revenge porn – the distribution of a private sexual image of someone without their consent and with the intention of causing them distress – will be made a specific offence in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill, which is currently going through Parliament.
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling said:
“The fact that there are individuals who are cruelly distributing intimate pictures of their former partners without their consent is almost beyond belief.
“We want those who fall victim to this type of disgusting behaviour to know that we are on their side and will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.
“That is why we will change the law and make it absolutely clear to those who act in this way that they could face prison.”
Minister for Women and Equalities Nicky Morgan said:
“Circulating intimate photos of an individual without their consent is never acceptable. P...
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