An analysis revealed that prosecutors frequently fail to obtain court orders for the deletion of explicit images by revenge porn offenders. In a review of 98 recent intimate image abuse cases in England and Wales, only three sought deprivation orders, which contrasts sharply with the consistent imposition of such orders in cases involving indecent images of children. Campaigners now warn that without these orders, victims are left vulnerable, living in fear that their abusers still possess and may further exploit their images. The CPS has recognized the need for improvement in handling these cases.
Perpetrators of revenge porn offences are allowed to retain explicit images on their devices, due to a failure by prosecutors to secure deletion orders.
In the past six months, only three out of 98 concluded revenge porn cases resulted in deprivation orders, highlighting systemic failures.
The CPS acknowledged the need for more action to prevent perpetrators from retaining nonconsensual intimate images, signaling a review of their procedures.
Experts expressed concern that the current legal framework leaves victims in constant fear, as offenders continue to possess images shared without consent.
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