A Bill to create offences relating to the taking of a non-consensual sexually explicit photograph or film; and the creation of, or solicitation to create, a non-consensual digitally produced sexually explicit photograph or film; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
18 September 2025
This bill would make it a crime to take a non-consensual sexually explicit photo or video. It would also make it a crime to create, or to ask someone to create, a digitally produced non-consensual sexually explicit image or film (for example a deepfake). The aim is to better protect people from image-based sexual abuse and provide clear offences for investigators to pursue.
The bill is at an early stage in the Commons (first reading). It originated in the Lords and will need to pass through further readings, committee, and votes in both Houses before it could become law.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the bill - took place on 7 February and no amendments were made.
What happens next?
The bill now goes to the Commons for consideration.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.