Unsolicited Explicit Images and Deepfake Pornography Bill

Key Points

• Creates offences for sending unsolicited explicit digital images.
• Creates offences for producing digitally altered (deepfake) pornographic images or videos without consent.
• Applies to individuals and those who facilitate the wrongdoing (e.g., distributors, platforms).
• Provides enforcement support for victims through police and court action.
• Includes connected provisions to support implementation (definitions, penalties and procedures) within the Bill.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; it will next move toCommittee stage for detailed examination before further readings.