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Written question asked by Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Voyeurism: Public Places

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for the Home Department to help tackle the non-consensual filming of women.

Answer

Sadly, as technology becomes entwined with our day-to-day lives, we recognise the threat tech-enabled harm poses.

That is why our VAWG Strategy sets out how we are seeking to tackle it.

I am pleased to say on 1 April, we commenced the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Act 2023; which makes it an offence to film where the intent is to cause harassment, alarm or distress because of the victim’s sex.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908923
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Women Public places Voyeurism
Link
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