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Man, 39, becomes first person in England and Wales to be convicted of cyberflashing

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fromorbit · 13/02/2024 09:07

Let no-one say things can't get better.

Sending unwanted dick pics is illegal in the UK now. Spread the news.

https://news.sky.com/story/man-39-becomes-first-person-in-england-and-wales-to-be-convicted-of-cyberflashing-13070350

The only downside to this is there is NO way the police can handle the number of arrests that will now need to be made. However, I think this new law is a great way of targeting male stalkers and sex offenders as online stuff is one of the first types of harassment they use. Also we can expect a lot of harassing TRAs to get hit by this.

Man, 39, becomes first person in England and Wales to be convicted of cyberflashing

Nicholas Hawkes, who was already a registered sex offender, sent unsolicited photos to a 15-year-old girl and a woman in February, a court heard.

https://news.sky.com/story/man-39-becomes-first-person-in-england-and-wales-to-be-convicted-of-cyberflashing-13070350

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OhItsOnlyCynthia · 13/02/2024 09:19

I just hope it acts as a deterrent, because the police aren't going to be able to investigate the volume of cases they'll be presented with.

I have friends who use dating apps, and this has happened to them countless times. These perverts need stopping.

FloofyBird · 13/02/2024 09:19

achangewoulddougood · 13/02/2024 09:16

I nearly posted this on my FB to warn all my male friends. I don't think many men are aware and, having been on OLD, I doubt any have realised they regularly put themselves in a position to be arrested.

This guy was grim though, 15 yr old girl!

Warn them? Why? Maybe they just shouldn't send unsolicited dick pics? Who the heck are you hanging out with!

Mothew · 13/02/2024 09:18

achangewoulddougood · 13/02/2024 09:16

I nearly posted this on my FB to warn all my male friends. I don't think many men are aware and, having been on OLD, I doubt any have realised they regularly put themselves in a position to be arrested.

This guy was grim though, 15 yr old girl!

Eh? Why on earth would you warn them?

achangewoulddougood · 13/02/2024 09:16

I nearly posted this on my FB to warn all my male friends. I don't think many men are aware and, having been on OLD, I doubt any have realised they regularly put themselves in a position to be arrested.

This guy was grim though, 15 yr old girl!

HoneyButterPopcorn · 13/02/2024 09:14

I’ve heard of airdrop flashing on public transport (never accept airdrops unless you know who it’s from!).

maybe we should reintroduce the stocks for flashers and issue rotten tomatoes and eggs…

AzureBlue99 · 13/02/2024 09:13

There was a programme on last night about prosecuting rogue police officers. There was one officer who was being investigated for revenge porn and during the investigation it was revealed that most of his female colleagues and contacts had received a photo from him of his genitalia (including 17 year old police cadets) and the view was, if you hadn't received one, there was something wrong with you. The mind boggles. What the hell is wrong with these men?

MissRheingold · 13/02/2024 09:11

I get sent dick pictures all the time on Facebook but they are usually from foreign blokes and Facebook do nothing when I report them! I would like to see Facebook held accountable.

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