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Flashing Images Bill

A Bill to make provision for an offence in relation to the sending of flashing images; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

11 January 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Flashing Images Bill would create a new legal offence for sending flashing images via electronic communications, with additional related provisions to support enforcement and protection of potential victims. It is at an early stage, currently the first (public) reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Establishes a new offence relating to sending flashing images in digital communications.
Applies to messages sent via text, email, social media and other online platforms.
Includes connected provisions to support enforcement and protection for affected people (details to be set out in the Bill).
Begins its journey in the Commons and would move to further readings and committee scrutiny if it progresses.

Progress

The bill is at the 1st Reading in the House of Commons. If it moves forward, it would typically proceed to a Second Reading and then Committee Stage before becoming law.

Who is affected?

Members of the public who may receive flashing imagesPeople who could be harmed or distressed by such images (including those with photosensitive conditions)People who might send flashing images and could face the offenceOnline platforms, telecoms and social media providers that host or transmit contentLaw enforcement, prosecutors and the judiciarySchools, workplaces and other organisations that rely on digital communications

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Flashing Images Bill

21 Jun 2022

This Bill was withdrawn on Tuesday 10 January 2023 and will not proceed any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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