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Recording & sharing acts of sexual abuse.
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Image-based sexual abuse can be a very harmful and damaging act. Currently, we are seeing the new development of laws to address digital-based abuse. The Voyeurism Act now means ‘upskirting’ offenders can be arrested and sent to prison. In 2021, a new law was created, maing threats to share intimate images a crime with perpetrators facing prison if found guilty. However, current laws do not cover all acts and there is no certain guarantee of prosecution. Further to this, image-based sexual abuse can be a difficult thing to recover from, regardless of the consequences for the perpetrator. Therefore, it should be taken seriously and something that you are aware of. 10
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The legal age of consent to most forms of physical activity is 16 in the UK (though this is not automatic consent. You still need to ensure that they consent in the ways stated above). If you know that someone cannot or does not consent to you touching or being sexual with them in any way then you are breaking the law. If you haven’t consented to sexual activity, you have a legal right to take action and report it as a crime, if you choose to do so.
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Buying drinks Buying someone a drink is a nice gesture. Remember that it isn’t a transaction for someone’s time, attention or physical intimacy. Also, some people will be wary of getting bought drinks (or simply might not want one) so respect their refusal if they decline your offer.
Accepting rejection You aren’t entitled to another person’s attention. They’re allowed to not be interested. They don’t have to have a partner already or say, “Sorry I’m already seeing someone”. Accept their decline at face value and respect it.
For the ‘gram... We live in the 21st Century - if something funny happens, it gets captured, shared in the group chat or posted online. Be sure to take a second to think about what you’re sharing and whether the subject of a photo or video is okay with it being shared. Once posted, it’s hard to take back. 13
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Remember, quite often you won’t know the full story or all the details of a situation. It’s important not to judge or act in a disrespectful way towards someone, regardless of what you might think you know.
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In some cases, you might know the perpetrator and not the victim. Perhaps a friend confided in you about what happened and you recognised it as sexual assault or you saw sexual images posted in an online group. Again, it’s not up to you to report the assault if you were not the victim. However, if you feel safe to do so, you could speak with the person who is alleged to have committed the assault and encourage them to come forward or try to resolve the issue themselves. If you are feeling affected by the situation, you should seek support yourself. Check our listed support services at the end of this guide.
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