Upskirting recognized as a crime in England. You will receive up to two years in prison The British Parliament passed a law according to which the secret photographing of women under the skirt (upskirting) in England and Wales will now be able to receive up to two years in prison. In Scotland it became a crime eight years ago. This week, the house of lords passed the third reading amendments to the law on sexual offences. According to the document, “handling equipment” under the clothing of another person in order to photograph or shoot video of the genitals, buttocks, or covering their underwear is recognized as a form of voyeurism and can be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment for up to two years. Upskirting (from the English. upskirting; literally — “scoring skirts”) has become a serious problem with the advent of smartphones. Therefore, relevant articles in the legislation of
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