A revision of sex crime laws in Scotland could mean stiff penalties for scottish texters who send unwanted sexual content via SMS or email.
In the recently published Sexual Offences Bill, sending sexual language or imagery in a text or email could carry a sentence of up to 10 years if the court finds that the content was designed to give the sender sexual gratification or todistress or humiliate the recipient.
The bill also bans the sending of images of people (or ‘imaginary people’ – e.g. CGI or cartoons) engaging in sexual activity, if the intent is to offend or humiliate.
Speaking to The Scotsman, The Scottish Law Commission’s Colin Tyre said that the new legislation addressed “a growing problem.”
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