Legal News Round-Up – May 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in May in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
First Conviction of New “Cyber-flashing” Offence
The new offence of Cyber Flashing has it’s first conviction – but what constitutes the offence – and what are does the sentencing look like?
Government Announces Pornography Review In New Clampdown on Porn Industry
A Pornography Review is the latest attempt by the Government to tackle abuse and exploitation of the porn industry. What will it entail?
New Sexual Offences of “Deepfaking” and “Downblousing” Introduced
The offences of “Deepfaking” and “Downblousing” have been added to the list of offences regarding indecent images as the law tightens up.
The Offence of Making Threats To Share Intimate Images
Making threats to share intimate is to be an offence under new proposals from The Law Commission. We look at the review that’s been conducted.
Paedophile Hunters – Is Their Evidence Admissible?
The Supreme Court has recenty ruled on the use of evidence of vigilante “Paedophile Hunters” groups – so can the evidence they provide to the police be used?
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