Offenders could face jail if image is widely shared under proposed amendment to criminal justice bill
Creating a sexually explicit “deepfake” image is to be made an offence under a new law, the Ministry of Justice has announced.
Under the legislation, anyone who creates such an image without consent will face a criminal record and an unlimited fine. They could also face jail if the image is shared more widely.
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