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Tackling non-consensual intimate image abuse

Status: Closed Opened: 28 Mar 2024 Closed: 15 Jan 2026 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

1 item
4 Conclusion 4th Report – Tackling non-consensual in… Acknowledged

New Crime and Policing Bill offences mark significant progress against NCII abuse

We welcome the inclusion in the Crime and Policing Bill of the new offences of taking an intimate image without consent and of installing equipment for the purposes of enabling the commission of those offences. We also welcome the Government’s recognition that the definition of what constitutes an image for …

Government response. The Government will explore the feasibility of producing specific guidance for internet infrastructure providers and web browser manufacturers, and continues to identify areas where it can build on existing legislation and initiatives relating to online safety.
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 ↗

Correspondence

29 letters
DateDirectionTitle
14 Jan 2026 — Correspondence from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice re, Crim…
14 Jan 2026 — Correspondence with Chief Executive, Ofcom, re, Non-consensual intimate image a…
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 from SWGfL, relating to the session on non-consensual intimate i…
24 May 2024 — Correspondence to the Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Science, Innovatio…
10 May 2024 — Correspondence to Minister for Victims and Safeguarding, relating to Non-consen…
8 May 2024 — Correspondence to Ofcom, relating to non-consensual intimate image abuse, dated…
8 May 2024 — Correspondence from X (formerly Twitter), relating to tackling non-consensual i…
8 May 2024 — Correspondence from Patreon, relating to tacking non-consensual intimate image …
8 May 2024 — Correspondence from Ofcom , relating to non-consensual intimate image abuse, da…
24 Apr 2024 — Correspondence from Match Group, relating to tackling non-consensual intimate i…