People who share intimate images without the consent of those depicted could face jail time after calls from campaigners for a crackdown on so-called revenge porn.
Laws introduced on Tuesday will remove the requirement for prosecutors to prove perpetrators intended to cause distress by disclosing such material in order to secure a conviction.
Amendments to the Online Safety Bill will make the sharing of intimate images without consent a base offence with a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment, the Ministry of Justice said.
