This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Comprehensive image-based sexual abuse law
1) Less lag time - consent emphasised for taking/sharing in a variety of sexual, intimate, private and invasive contexts when new technology/trends arise
2) Automatic anonymity for victims
3) No motivation loopholes - focus on consent
4) Develop support services, police training, education etc
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To protect us all in our increasingly technological world, laws regarding consent in taking/sharing sexually-related images need reviewing. Why?
1) Comprehensiveness - careful phrasing and consideration will lead to less gaps
2) Anonymity – naming victims furthers abuse and prevents reporting
3) Loopholes – People that disregard consent for a joke or a boast need to understand the impact of their actions
4) Support – prevent offending, caring for victims and re-educating offenders creates good
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