Federal Character
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Federal Character
No Result
View All Result
Home News

UK to Criminalize Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
January 7, 2025
in News
0
UK to Criminalize Sexually Explicit Deepfakes
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

The British government had on Tuesday, announced that creating and sharing sexually explicit “deepfakes” will soon become a criminal offence in the country. This is no doubt, an attempt to tackle a surge in the proliferation of such images, mainly targeting women and girls.

Deepfakes are videos, pictures or audio clips made with artificial intelligence (AI) to look real, and such technology can be used to digitally alter pornographic images into the likeness of someone else.

Publishing sexual photos or videos without consent and with the intent to cause grief aka (revenge porn) was criminalised in Britain in 2015, but the legislation does not cover the use of fake images which saw an upsurge since the popularity of AI grew.

Data from a UK-based Revenge Porn Helpline has revealed image-based abuse using deepfakes rose to over 400% since 2017.

Under the new offence to be instituted by the government, perpetrators could be charged and face prosecution for both generating and sharing these images.

The previous Conservative government, which lost power to the Labour Party in July, had announced similar plans to make sexually explicit deepfakes a criminal offence. Under its proposal, offenders would face fines and even jail sentences.

Further details of the new offence would be set out in due course, according to the justice ministry.

The government additionally said it would also create new offences for the taking of intimate images without consent and the installation of equipment with intent to commit these offences. Those found guilty might face up to two years behind bars.

The British technology minister, Margaret Jones for her part, said tech platforms hosting abusive images would face tougher scrutiny and significant penalties.

These new offences will be included in the government’s Crime and Policing Bill, which will be launched to parliament. At this time however, a date is yet to be set.

Tags: CriminalizeDeepfakesfederal characterForeign NewsNewsSexually explicitUKUK to Criminalize Sexually Explicit Deepfakes
Somto Nwanolue

Somto Nwanolue

Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

Related Posts

Is Italy's Government "Nervous" as Gaza Protests Put Pressure on Meloni
News

Is Italy’s Government “Nervous” as Gaza Protests Put Pressure on Meloni

October 4, 2025
Why Were Dozens of Flights Canceled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport
News

Why Were Dozens of Flights Canceled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

October 4, 2025
Who Are Morocco's 'GenZ 212' Protesters and What Do They Want?
News

Who Are Morocco’s ‘GenZ 212’ Protesters and What Do They Want?

October 4, 2025
Next Post
Tibet Earthquake Shakes Nepal, Claims 53 Lives

Tibet Earthquake Shakes Nepal, Claims 53 Lives

North Korea Conducts Successful Hypersonic Missile Test

North Korea Conducts Successful Hypersonic Missile Test

Denilson Igwe Slams Mark Angel, Calls Claims ‘Lies Worse Than the Devil’

Denilson Igwe Slams Mark Angel, Calls Claims 'Lies Worse Than the Devil'

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

IMF Approves Millions as Funds to Congo to Boost Economy

IMF Approves Millions as Funds to Congo to Boost Economy

2 years ago
Late Strike Sends Nigeria Past Libya in 1-0 Win in AFCON Qualifier

Late Strike Sends Nigeria Past Libya in 1-0 Win in AFCON Qualifier

12 months ago
Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha arraigned before Lagos Court

Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha arraigned before Lagos Court

4 years ago
Protests in Rivers State as Women Demand Fubara’s Return

Protests in Rivers State as Women Demand Fubara’s Return

6 months ago

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

Topics

2023 Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) apc Arsenal buhari Business cbn chelsea china court Davido Dollar Efcc Election Entertainment Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) Fashion federal character federal government Finance food Football Foreign News government health inec Israel lagos Manchester United Naira Naira Black Market exchange rates News Nigeria pdp police Politics president protest Russia Sports tinubu trump ukraine US
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Appeals Court Rules Against Trump in Birthright Citizenship Battle

Diddy Booked For Miami Gigs Despite 10yr Sentence

Haaland Fires Man City Past Brentford to Keep Title Chase Alive

Russell Wins in Singapore as McLaren Seal Constructors’ Title

Kylie Jenner Just Wore a ‘Naked’ Paper Dress, and It’s the Boldest PFW Trend

Mary Njoku Drops Advice for Men Navigating Postpartum Changes in Partners

Trending

October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose
Business & Finance

October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

byEriki Joan Ugunushe
October 6, 2025
0

The Nigerian Naira has been dealt yet another humiliating blow in the black market, as foreign currencies—particularly...

Imisi Crowned Winner of BBNaija Season 10

Imisi Crowned Winner of BBNaija Season 10

October 5, 2025
Maryland Pays $340m To Conowingo Dam Owner

Maryland Pays $340m To Conowingo Dam Owner

October 5, 2025
Appeals Court Rules Against Trump in Birthright Citizenship Battle

Appeals Court Rules Against Trump in Birthright Citizenship Battle

October 5, 2025
Diddy Booked For Miami Gigs Despite 10yr Sentence

Diddy Booked For Miami Gigs Despite 10yr Sentence

October 5, 2025

We launched Federal Character in February 2021 based on the belief that the world is in need of smarter and more efficient reporting of events shaping our rapidly changing world. We pledged to put our audience first, always.

Recent News

  • October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose
  • Imisi Crowned Winner of BBNaija Season 10
  • Maryland Pays $340m To Conowingo Dam Owner

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

© 2024 FederalCharacter.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion

© 2024 Federalcharacter.com