Common offences: voyeurism, clandestine photography, as well as publication of intimate images without consent
There are specific offences against voyeurism, unlawful recording or observation of intimate parts, publication of images originating from the two aforementioned offences, as well as publication or threatened publication of intimate images without consent.
- Offence of voyeurism deals with peeping or clandestine photography in circumstances that give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy.
- Offence of unlawful recording or observation of intimate parts is introduced to deal with 'upskirting' and 'down-blousing' photography.
2 other offenses in relation to publication of images are introduced, namely:
- publication of images originating from voyeurism or unlawful recording or observation of intimate parts, and
- publication or threatened publication of intimate images without consent. The offence of publication or threatened publication of intimate images without consent tackles situations in which victims may have agreed to have their intimate images taken, but do not agree to the subsequent publication, such as revenge porn.
The four new offences carry a maximum penalty of five years of imprisonment.
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Because of the nature of these crimes, it is crucial for anyone arrested and charged with a sex crime to secure the services of a skilled, experienced lawyer who can:
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Various types of sex crime charges in which our legal team are experienced in include:
- indecent assault
- indecency in public place
- having sexual intercourse with underage girls
- voyeurism/upskirting
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