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New law makes ‘upskirting’ a criminal offence

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Published on: 25 February 2019

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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Original News
Why has the new offence of ‘upskirting’ been created?
What were the deficiencies of the existing laws?
What is the new offence, when can it be committed, and what penalty can be imposed following conviction?
What will the key challenges be for prosecutors in proving the new offence—and for defence lawyers in defending their clients charged with the offence?
Are there any other points of interest worth mentioning here?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Isobel Ascherson, barrister at Drystone Chambers, explains why it was necessary for ‘upskirting’ to become a specific crime and considers some of the challenges that lie ahead for prosecutors and defence lawyers in relation to the new offence.

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