Indecent Image Related Articles
A collection of indecent image related articles from the Morton’s Solicitors blog – expert advice, news and information on matters around indecent images.
First Conviction of New “Cyber-flashing” Offence
The new offence of Cyber Flashing has it’s first conviction – but what constitutes the offence – and what are does the sentencing look like?
Government Announces Pornography Review In New Clampdown on Porn Industry
A Pornography Review is the latest attempt by the Government to tackle abuse and exploitation of the porn industry. What will it entail?
New Sexual Offences of “Deepfaking” and “Downblousing” Introduced
The offences of “Deepfaking” and “Downblousing” have been added to the list of offences regarding indecent images as the law tightens up.
The Offence of Making Threats To Share Intimate Images
Making threats to share intimate is to be an offence under new proposals from The Law Commission. We look at the review that’s been conducted.
Paedophile Hunters – Is Their Evidence Admissible?
The Supreme Court has recenty ruled on the use of evidence of vigilante “Paedophile Hunters” groups – so can the evidence they provide to the police be used?
Filming in Crown Court – What Will Be Filmed and Why?
With the proposal for cameras to be allowed into the Crown Courts for the first time ever – we look at why the change of stance and possible implications.
What is Helen’s Law?
Helen’s Law would see a change in parole terms that would mean murderers must reveal the whereabouts of a victim’s body before being considered for parole.
Being In Possession of Indecent Images & Videos You Have Received Without Wanting Them To Be Sent
Looking at the case of Robyn Williams – the distinguished Met Police officer who, by failing to respond quickly enough to indecent content she was sent, has been convicted of being in possession of indecent videos of a young child being abused.
Revenge Porn Can Be An Expensive Business
“Revenge porn” is the criminal act of posting online intimate sexual pictures/video of a person without their consent, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 2 years, so already there is every reason to think twice before exacting this type of revenge on a former lover.