What is intimate image abuse?
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More about intimate image abuse
Intimate image abuse can also be referred to as 'revenge porn', non-consensual pornography or image-based sexual abuse. We've answered some common queries about this type of abuse below.
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What is intimate image abuse?
Intimate image abuse includes the criminal acts of sharing, taking or threatening to share intimate images without consent.
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Is it against the law in the UK?
It is an offence to disclose, or threaten to disclose, a private sexual image without consent. Voyeurism (recording a sexual image without knowledge for the purpose of sexual gratification) is a sexual offence.
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Who commits intimate image abuse?
This crime can be committed by anyone, it's sometimes an aggrieved former partner, but NOT always. You do not have to be in a relationship with the perpetrator for it to be considered intimate image abuse.
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Who are victims of intimate image abuse?
Anyone can be a victim of intimate image abuse, regardless of your gender, sexuality and whether you are 18 or 80.
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Why is it shared?
In some cases, the content is shared in an act of revenge to embarrass, humiliate or cause distress to a person after the breakdown of a relationship, but it’s not always about revenge.
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Where is it shared?
As we know, the internet is a massive space for platforms to share content. We see most content shared on social media platforms or general porn websites.