'Image-based abuse is disgusting': Justice Minister says new laws will send message to offenders
One adult in 20 claims to have had an intimate image of themselves shared online.
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Image-based sexual abuse now a crime as President Higgins signs legislation
Today it has become law that it is a criminal offence to distribute intimate images without consent after President Michael D Higgins signed legislation. The Harrassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017 has two offences in relation to image-based sexual abuse. The 2017 bill has been referred to as Coco’s Law after Nicole Fox Fenlon, affectionately known as Coco, died by suicide following a period of online abuse. Passed by the Dáil on December 18, the first offence deal...
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Coco's Law: 'Huge bittersweet moment' as legislation against online bullying signed into law
Share this article A mother who spent nearly three years fighting for legislation against online bullying has said it is a “huge, huge bittersweet moment” to see it signed into law. The President Michael D Higgins today signed ‘Coco’s Law’ into force. The bill, otherwise known as the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill, has been named in honour of Nicole Fox, who died by suicide after suffering online abuse. Seven-year-old Niamh Coventry, Godchild of Nicole ...
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The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock… By Ceimin Burke Monday 28 Dec 2020, 4:57 PM Dec 28th 2020, 4:57 PM 17,378 Views 0 Comments Source: Shutterstock/Bachkova Natalia TheJournal.ie brings you the five biggest stories of the day. 1. #CORONAVIRUS: The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar suggested that the first deliveries of the Covid-19 vaccine...
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President Higgins signs legislation criminalising distribution of intimate images without consent into law
President Higgins signs legislation criminalising distribution of intimate images without consent into law The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017 covers a wide range of offences. By Hayley Halpin Monday 28 Dec 2020, 12:23 PM Dec 28th 2020, 12:23 PM 35,786 Views 22 Comments President Michael D Higgins President Mi...
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New laws criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent approved by Oireachtas
New laws criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent approved by Oireachtas It comes after a sustained campaign from Jackie Fox, whose daughter Nicola died by suicide following a period of prolonged abuse online. By Sean Murray Friday 18 Dec 2020, 8:04 PM Dec 18th 2020, 8:04 PM 13,263 Views 8 Comments Minister for Justice...
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