FabSwingers.com forum: New Law

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NOT YOURS TO SHARE

A new law will make it easier to prosecute people who share intimate images without consent.

From today (Monday 3rd July 2017), those convicted of the new offence of ‘disclosing, or threatening to disclose, an intimate photograph or film’ could face up to five years imprisonment under the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016.

A hard-hitting public awareness campaign will drive home the serious consequences of sharing intimate images or films of a current or former partner without their permission.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said "by virtue of enhanced technology and use of social media we have seen a real increase in offences of this nature.

"Perpetrators are fully aware of the short timeframe required for images to be downloaded and viewed by others and on some occasions the fact that these can go viral overnight.

"This act will provide additional legislation to protect victims from behaviour which is distressing and ultimately could affect them for a long time. People found guilty of this type of offence can receive a fine and a custodial sentence for a period of up to 5 years or both."

For more information on the Scottish Government's #NotYoursToShare campaign visit: