In the United Kingdom, the law is about to catch up to technology.
‘Revenge pornography’ – the act of sharing sexually explicit images of former partners without their consent – will soon be a criminal offense punishable by up to two years in prison in the UK.
British Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling announced the new legislation on Sunday, theGuardian reports. The legislation, which covers the release of explicit images both online and in print, is currently moving through Parliament.
“The fact that there are individuals who are cruelly distributing intimate pictures of their former partners without their consent is almost beyond belief,” Grayling told the Guardian. “We want those who fall victim to this type of disgusting behavior to know that we are on their side and will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice. That is why we will change the law and make it absolutely clear to those who act in this way that they could face prison.”
“Circulating intimate photos of an individual without their consent is never acceptable,” said Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities Nicky Morgan. “People are entitled to expect a reasonable level of respect and privacy.”
The U.S. is still lagging behind. The U.S. is making its own moves toward stamping out ‘revenge porn.’ Bills relating to the act of distributing explicit photos without consent were introduced or are pending in 28 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures. Legislation was enacted in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. In the rest of the country, there’s no law stopping you from posting sexually revealing pictures of your ex……….
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