Members of Parliament have sparked controversy with a new proposal recommending that possessing photographs of Muslim women without their hijabs—taken without consent—should legally qualify as possessing 'non-consensual intimate images'. If adopted, this offence could become law by the end of 2025, and be treated with the same severity as the possession of child sexual abuse material. This unprecedented move has ignited debate, as it would provide unique protections to Muslims under British law, a privilege not currently extended to other religious groups.
