Alex Davies-Jones: 'We can't just focus on playing catch-up with the vile individuals who share intimate images without consent'

The unsolicited dispatch of so-called Dickpics becomes a criminal offence. The announced Minister of Justice Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) on Wednesday

The sending of penis images, so-called Dick-Pics, becomes a criminal offence. This was announced by Minister of Justice Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) in front of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. Prerequisite is that the pictures were sent unsolicited. Sporrer explained that especially young women are affected by this type of sexual harassment. These will now also be supported in the enforcement of law.Family Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) mentioned t…

The unsolicited sending of penis images is not a cavalier crime, but an enormous burden for those affected and, in addition to anger, often also involves helplessness, disgust and shame, the Minister of Justice justified the step.

Alex Davies-Jones: 'We can't just focus on playing catch-up with the vile individuals who share intimate images without consent'

Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones shouted out GLAMOUR UK's Stop Image-Based Abuse campaign in parliament. Click here to read her exclusive quote.

The tripartite coalition announces a law, but does not mention a sentence yet. Action plan against violence against women is to come.

Government parties have not yet resolved all questions. Draft is to be submitted in the next few days.