Why reports of image-based abuse are surging by 57% every year, according to a revenge porn charity
Non-consensual creation and distribution of explicit images, including deepfakes, is alarmingly increasing. Experts like Clare McGlynn emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to address all forms of image-based sexual abuse. In the UK, the government plans to criminalize the creation and sharing of non-consensual deepfakes, yet legal gaps persist, particularly concerning the solicitation of such content. Victims, such as Jodie, have experienced severe psychological trauma upon discovering manipulated explicit images of themselves online. The rapid advancement of deepfake technology outpaces current legal protections, underscoring the necessity for swift and robust legal reforms to safeguard individuals from this evolving form of abuse.
