Upskirting and downblousing to become offences in NI under new legislation

Justice Minister Naomi Long outlined the proposals in a speech at Stormont (Liam McBurney/PA)

Upskirting and downblousing are set to become criminal offences in Northern Ireland under new legislation.

The Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill also tackles adults masquerading as children online and strengthens current revenge pornography laws.