SPECIAL REPORT: Revenge porn not a crime in Ireland

Revenge porn is not illegal in Ireland despite widespread criminalisation elsewhere, writes Joyce Fegan.

A spokesperson for the Department of Justice told the Irish Examiner the Law Reform Commission is currently preparing a report (Cybercrime) and it will help to inform any future legislation in the area. The spokesperson said only “aspects” of revenge porn are covered by current law.

“While aspects of what is known loosely as ‘revenge pornography’ are addressed by the harassment offence in Section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, there has been a growing awareness and concern in relation to issues such as cyber- harassment, revenge porn, and related harmful internet content in recent years with the growth of cyber technology,” said the spokesperson.