The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is set to enhance its guidelines on revenge porn, aimed at ensuring that offenders cannot retain explicit images of their victims. Recent reports revealed a troubling trend in magistrates courts, where deprivation orders to delete such content were rarely enforced. Among a review of 98 cases, only three resulted in these orders being granted. In response to calls for reform, the CPS acknowledges the inadequacy of current practices and aims to implement stricter measures encouraging prosecutors to request deprivation orders more frequently, with hopes of improving victim protection.
The CPS is updating its guidance to ensure that perpetrators of revenge porn face more stringent measures, including the imposition of deprivation orders to delete harmful content.
A recent review revealed that only three out of 98 intimate-image abuse cases resulted in deprivation orders, indicating a significant gap in protecting victims.
Campaigners have highlighted the urgent need for improvement in the handling of revenge porn cases, emphasizing the importance of constant monitoring and stripping offenders of their devices.
Elena Michael from #NotYourPorn stated that while the CPS updates are a step in the right direction, there is a pressing need for more thorough processes in investigations.
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