Petition · Home Office
Legally classify the creation & use of sexual deep fakes as sexual assault
Closed
418 signatures
What the petition asks
We think that if a person creates a pornographic deep fake it should be classified as sexual assault, as AI use is rising and the use of deep fakes to depict women and girls performing sexual acts is on the rise.
We think sexual deep fakes should be classed as sexual assault because they violate a person's consent, autonomy, and dignity. In our view, victims experience real trauma, humiliation, and emotional harm, similar to physical sexual abuse. We think the intent is to sexually exploit or degrade without permission, weaponizing someone's body and identity. Even without physical contact, we think the psychological damage mirrors traditional forms of sexual violence and deserves equal legal recognition and protection.
Timeline
| 23 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
418
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 May 2025
Closed
23 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.