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<p /> <p>The Government is creating, in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill, a new
criminal offence which targets those who disclose private sexual photographs and films
without the consent of the person depicted and with intent to cause that person distress.</p><p>
</p><p>The provisions to create the new offence were tabled as a Government Amendment
at Lords Report stage of the Bill on 20 October and were warmly received and supported
across the House.</p><p> </p><p>The offence will cover the disclosure of private and
sexual photographs or films of individuals who have not consented to this disclosure,
such as those of them engaged in sexual activity, depicted in a sexual way, or with
their genitals exposed, where what is shown would not usually be seen in public. It
will apply to disclosures taking place online and offline. The offence will attract
a two-year maximum prison sentence.</p>
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