Tag: Sexting

R v Cyprian Okoro [2018] EWCA Crim 1929 The Court of Appeal considered whether images automatically downloaded from What’s App on to a mobile phone constituted ‘images within the accused’s custody or control so that he was capable of accessing them’. Details Mr Okoro was sent indecent images of children and extreme pornography via What’s […]

The Police Foundation have published a report on some of the complex legal issues surrounding sexting. The report examines the law, crime recording rules and practices and questions whether there is a case for change.

This report looks at the impact of social media on children who are moving through the end of primary school and in to secondary school. While there are some positives, the majority of findings are cause for concern.

Children are being reported and arrested for 'sexting' offences, including consensually sharing nude pictures on their phones and social media. This has attracted concern that children should not be unnecessarily prosecuted for 'sexting' offences.

New CPS guidance suggests ‘sexting’ between children or sharing of ‘youth produced sexual imagery’ should not be routinely prosecuted.

Harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) NICE have issued advice for professionals including health care providers, youth offending teams, community police officers and schools.