New legislation will make it easier for cases of Revenge Porn to be prosecuted and, if convicted, you will face up to 2 years’ custody and a fine.

 

Revenge porn is the sharing of private photos or videos of a sexual nature of another person without that person’s consent and with the intention of causing distress.

 

Whilst often associated with online file sharing through social media, the offence applies to both online and offline sharing, so showing someone a physical photograph and sharing images or videos by text message will also become illegal.

 

A selection of eight police forces in England and Wales reported 149 allegations of revenge porn being made between 1 January 2012 and 1 July 2014. This number will only increase as more attention is given to the offence.

 

If you are charged with this offence, it is vital that you seek expert advice immediately. The background around the file sharing, and the context of the sharing, are vital in order to defend or mitigate your case, and preparation work will need to be undertaken immediately.

 

Contact us now for an initial free consultation on 01623 397200.

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