State Parliament recently passed legislation relating to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, commonly known as ‘revenge porn laws.’
The laws introduce offences under the Queensland Criminal Code of distributing intimate images without the other person’s consent in a way that would cause the other person distress.
The new laws also include offences of threatening to distribute intimate images with persons found guilty of these offences facing prison sentences of up to three years.
Court’s also now have the power to order those responsible to take all reasonable action to remove the images of the internet.
Police from South Brisbane District will be out doing their best to educate young people on the dangers and risks of putting themselves in situations where intimate images can be shared.
Adopt-a-Cops will also be spreading the message in high schools to prevent students facing life changing incidents.
Investigations regarding these laws also form part of a dynamic response to
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