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Images (Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) Bill

A Bill to create offences relating to the non-consensual recording of images of a person and the online distribution of such images for profit with the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification or of causing humiliation or distress to that person; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Images (Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 February 2026 by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Wera Hobhouse Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

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