Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL] 2024-26

create offences relating to the taking of a non-consensual sexually explicit photograph or film; and the creation of, or solicitation to create, a non-consensual digitally produced sexually explicit photograph or film; and for connected purposes.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

Yes. This Bill was introduced on 06 September 2024 and is currently before Parliament.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

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