Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 19
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Police treatment of intimate image abuse victims demonstrates lack of understanding and misogyny.
Recommendation
Every victim of a sexual offence deserves to be treated with respect and have their case investigated promptly and effectively by the police. However, in many cases police treatment of victims of intimate image abuse has been characterised by a lack of understanding and in some cases misogyny, with officers’ choosing to patronise victims rather than support them. This is unacceptable and must change. (Conclusion, Paragraph 103)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗