Bill · started in the Lords

Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL]

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.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 6 September 2024 by Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 6 Sep 2024
  2. 2nd reading Lords 13 Dec 2024
  3. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 20 Jan 2025
  4. 3rd reading Lords 7 Feb 2025
  5. 1st reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.