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Tackling non-consensual intimate image abuse

Status: Closed Opened: 28 Mar 2024 Closed: 20 May 2025 23 recommendations 5 conclusions 1 report

This inquiry examines the impact of non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse on victims, and what steps internet platforms and the Government are taking to prevent and tackle NCII. It will also consider the extent to which the Online Safety Act, which received royal assent in October 2023, will be effective in tackling NCII.

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
4th Report – Tackling non-consensual intimate image abuse HC 336 5 Mar 2025 28 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

3 items
5 Recommendation 4th Report – Tackling non-consensual in… Accepted

Ofcom's powers insufficient for timely removal of individual NCII abuse content

Ofcom’s current enforcement powers, while welcome, are far too slow and not designed to help individual victims get abusive images of themselves on non-compliant websites taken down or have access to them restricted. The duties under the regulatory regime created by the Online Safety Act are a good start. However, … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government offers partial acceptance, stating the Online Safety Act 2023 provides new duties and strong enforcement powers for Ofcom to tackle NCII abuse on online platforms and search services, which it believes will make a real difference.
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Government Equalities Office
23 Recommendation 4th Report – Tackling non-consensual in… Accepted

Include non-consensual intimate image abuse in VAWG definition and identify prevalence data.

The Government should ensure that NCII abuse is included when creating a common definition of VAWG, as part of its mission to reduce it by 50% within the next decade. It should also identify what data can be used to measure the specific prevalence of NCII, as part of that … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government accepts the recommendation, confirming that non-consensual intimate image abuse is included in its definition of VAWG and will be part of the new cross-Government Strategy. It is also working with the ONS to improve the Crime Survey for England and Wales to include …
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Government Equalities Office
29 Recommendation 4th Report – Tackling non-consensual in… Accepted

Criminalise use of nudification apps as synthetic NCII and hold platforms accountable.

There is no legitimate reason whatsoever for the use or existence of nudification apps. The Government should ensure that the use of such an app is considered creation of synthetic NCII and therefore also a criminal offence and Ofcom should investigate the sites that offer this functionality. The Government should … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government states that creating or requesting non-consensual purported intimate images, including those from nudification apps, is a criminal offence as of January 2024, and the Online Safety Act regulates harmful deepfake content on in-scope services. They are actively considering further options to address these …
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Government Equalities Office

Oral evidence sessions

3 sessions
Date Witnesses
20 Nov 2024 Alex Davies-Jones · Ministry of Justice, Gisela Carr · Home Office, Jess Phillips MP · Home Office, Laura Weight · Ministry of Justice, Professor Clare McGlynn · University of Durham, Professor Lorna Woods · Essex Law School, University of Essex, Samantha Millar · National Police Chiefs' Council View ↗
6 Nov 2024 Courtney Gregoire · Microsoft, David Wright · SWGfL, Gail Kent · Google, Sophie Mortimer · Revenge Porn Helpline View ↗
8 May 2024 David Wright · The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), Georgia Harrison, Keily Blair · Only Fans View ↗

Who gave evidence

14 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
Alex Davies-Jones · Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Ministry of Justice 1
Courtney Gregoire · Vice President and Chief Digital Safety Officer Microsoft 1
David Wright · Chief Executive SWGfL 1
David Wright · Director The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) 1
Gail Kent · Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy … Google 1
Georgia Harrison — 1
Gisela Carr · Deputy Director, Interpersonal Abuse Unit Home Office 1
Jess Phillips MP · Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister … Home Office 1
Keily Blair · Chief Executive Officer Only Fans 1
Laura Weight · Interim Director, Vulnerabilities & Criminal Law … Ministry of Justice 1
Professor Clare McGlynn · Professor of Law University of Durham 1
Professor Lorna Woods · Professor of Law Essex Law School, University of Essex 1
Samantha Millar · Assistant Police Chief Constable and VAWG Strateg… National Police Chiefs' Council 1
Sophie Mortimer · Manager Revenge Porn Helpline 1

Correspondence

34 letters
DateDirectionTitle
4 Feb 2026 — Correspondence from Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology r…
4 Feb 2026 — Correspondence from Minister for the Cabinet Office, HM Paymaster General re So…
28 Jan 2026 — Correspondence to Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology re …
21 Jan 2026 — Commencement of offences relating to the creation of Deepfake intimate images i…
14 Jan 2026 — Correspondence from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice re Crimi…
14 Jan 2026 — Correspondence with Chief Executive at Ofcom re Non-consensual intimate image a…
7 Jan 2026 — Correspondence to Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office re Non-…
17 Jun 2025 — Correspondence from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice…
4 Jun 2025 — Correspondence to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice r…
7 May 2025 — Correspondence from Vice President and Chief Digital Safety Officer, Microsoft,…
3 Apr 2025 — Correspondence to Vice President and Chief Digital Safety Officer, relating to …
26 Feb 2025 — Correspondence from Minister, Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls…
12 Feb 2025 — Correspondence from the Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Gir…
6 Feb 2025 — Correspondence with Chief Executive, Ofcom re tackling non-consensual intimate …
28 Jan 2025 — Correspondence from Minister of State of Justice, re, Tackling non-consensual i…
8 Jan 2025 — Correspondence from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice…
11 Dec 2024 — Correspondence with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
24 May 2024 — Correspondence to the Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Science, Innovatio…
24 May 2024 — Correspondence from SWGfL, relating to the session on non-consensual intimate i…
10 May 2024 — Correspondence to Minister for Victims and Safeguarding, relating to Non-consen…