Make revenge porn a civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials, MPs told
The article discusses the UK government’s proposal to reclassify “revenge porn” as a civil offense to alleviate the burden on the criminal justice system. This change would allow victims to seek damages through civil courts, potentially leading to quicker resolutions and compensation. However, concerns have been raised that this approach might diminish the perceived severity of the crime and fail to adequately deter offenders. Critics argue that maintaining criminal penalties is essential to underscore the seriousness of non-consensual sharing of intimate images and to provide justice for victims.
