Petition · Ministry of Justice

Criminalise Repeated Non-Consensual Photography and Recording in Gyms

Open for signatures 895 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to create a specific criminal offence for repeated non-consensual photography and filming in gyms and leisure facilities, giving police clear powers to investigate and prosecute those who repeatedly target individuals without their consent.
There is current no law that specifically addresses repeated photography or filming of people in gyms and leisure facilities without their consent. This behaviour can cause distress, humiliation and fear, especially when someone is targeted over a long period. We want the Government to create a specific criminal offence for repeated non-consensual recording in these settings and give police clear powers to investigate and take action.

Timeline

10 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 895
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 10 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.