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Communications· 2023
SOA 2003 s.66A
Sexual Offences Act 2003 — Cyberflashing (s.66A)
Inserted by the Online Safety Act 2023. Criminalises sending or giving a photograph or film of genitals (cyberflashing).
Self-test
Sections
Section 66A — Sending etc. photograph or film of genitals
Offence to intentionally send or give a photograph or film of any person's genitals to another person, where the sender intends to cause alarm/distress/humiliation, or for sexual gratification while reckless as to causing alarm/distress/humiliation.
Key points
- Either-way; max 2 years.
- Notification requirements (sex offender register) on conviction.
- Covers AirDrop, social DMs, dating apps.