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New law makes ‘upskirting’ a criminal offence

Published on: 25 February 2019

Table of contents

  • 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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