Stalking, Harassment, Revenge Porn & AI - A Guide for Criminal Lawyers

Introduction

Nearly 30 years after the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 was introduced, the legal framework has evolved significantly. New offences such as stalking, revenge porn, upskirting, downblousing and sexual harassment, alongside enhanced powers including restraining orders following acquittal, have strengthened the criminal justice response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

The CPS has expanded its approach to prosecuting these offences, supported by legislation such as the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and updated legislation and guidance on street-based sexual harassment. This webinar examines four key offences available to prosecutors and is designed for all criminal practitioners, from police station representatives to Crown Court advocates.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What has the Stalking Protection Act 2019 added to previous legislation?
• What is ‘upskirting’?
• What constitutes ‘revenge porn’ and is it a sexual offence?
• ‘Cyber-flashing’ and what offence may have been committed
• AI-generated sexual images and deepfakes
• Amendments made by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022