Accessing free legal advice
England and Wales
SPITE Project, Queen Mary University London.
The SPITE project (Sharing and Publishing Images to Embarrass) assists victims of intimate image abuse by providing free and specialist legal advice to any resident of England and Wales. We signpost victims of intimate image abuse that may require further help with accessing justice.
SPITE is committed to offering a confidential and sensitive environment for victims of intimate image abuse. Once you have contacted them, a member of the team will be in touch to take a brief summary of what has happened and make an appointment for you if appropriate. Appointments can be in person, over the telephone or over Skype.
The appointment is led by a specially trained undergraduate law student who is at all times supervised by a practising barrister or solicitor. Your advice will be given in writing 14 days after your appointment.
Ways you can get in touch
Email lac@qmul.ac.uk
Phone 020 7882 3931
Rights of Women can provide women with legal advice and information needed to understand and use the law and their legal rights. Their criminal law line can offer advice with a range of issues and harm and you can call them on 020 7251 8887. You can read more about what they do and their full opening hours here.
Victim Support
Victim support can help anyone affected by a crime. Although not a legal advice service they may be able to help further with your rights as a victim and the practicalities of reporting to the police and navigating the criminal justice system. You can call their Helpline 24/7 on 0808 16 89 111 or read more on their website here.
Scotland
Scottish Women's Rights Centre
The SWRC provides legal information to women who have been affected by gender-based violence or abuse, including intimate image abuse. They support all women (over the age of 16) living who live in Scotland.
Their Helpline is answered by an advocacy worker who can provide initial information about the circumstances you are facing, they will then put you in touch with a solicitor if you need further advice.
Ways you can get in touch
Phone 08088 010 789
Victim Support Scotland can help anyone affected by a crime. Although not a legal advice service they may be able to help further with your rights as a victim and the practicalities of reporting to the police and navigating the criminal justice system. You can call their Helpline on 0800 160 1985 or read more on their website here.