Legislation passed by Oireachtas criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent

Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced the legislation's passing this evening. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

A bill that criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent has been passed by the Oireachtas this evening. 

The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017 tackles a wide range of offences including online harassment and was first introduced by Labour Party TD Brendan Howlin in 2017.