Legislation could see seven-year jail terms for ‘revenge porn’

The Government has agreed to create a new offence for the non-consensual distribution of intimate images including what is known as “revenge pornography”.

New legislation on harassment proposed by Labour will be adopted by the Government, which could see offenders sentenced to up to seven years in prison.

While the radical legislation will not be fast-tracked, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has agreed to accept the Labour Party’s bill to try and introduce the new laws at the earliest possible stage.