UK Online Safety Act 2023
Part 10: communications offences – UK Online Safety Act 2023

UK Online Safety Act 2023 s.187: Sending a photograph or film of genitals (cyberflashing)

What does s.187 require?

Inserts section 66A into the Sexual Offences Act 2003: intentionally sending or giving an image of genitals intending the recipient to see it and be caused alarm, distress or humiliation, or for sexual gratification being reckless as to those effects, is an offence (England and Wales). In force 31 January 2024; regulations laid in October 2025 make it a priority offence.

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