Motion: Revenge Pornography

Revenge Pornography

Lodged by Alison McInnes Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament is deeply concerned at the growth of revenge pornography, which typically sees individuals publishing explicit and intimate photographs and videos of ex-partners without their permission, usually online or via other digital means and with the intent to distress, embarrass, manipulate or humiliate that person; understands that, while the images may be taken with full consent, authorisation for their subsequent dissemination is often not given; considers that the dissemination of these images has ruined lives, destroyed careers and caused untold psychological damage; recognises what it sees as the significant progress that has been made toward introducing specific legislation to deal with this problem in England and Wales; recalls that the Lord Advocate has argued for the introduction of new laws to help protect victims of revenge porn in Scotland, and believes that Scottish Government ministers should bring forward legislative proposals to criminally sanction individuals who breach the privacy of others through these vengeful acts.

Supporters (27)