Rapes and murders committed in virtual reality in the Metaverse might have to be treated as criminal offences because of the real life impact on the victims, the head of the National Crime Agency has said.
Graeme Biggar, the NCA’s director general, said that people would “feel a physical manifestation” while wearing a haptic suit - which allows a wearer to sense actions carried out in virtual reality - if targeted by a sexual or other violent attack.
