Research on Intimate Image Abuse raised in Parliamentary debate about Online Safety Bill

Research by Professor Clare McGlynn

The Online Safety Bill returned to the UK Parliament today, with Dame Maria Miller MP recommending changes to reform laws on intimate image abuse. In making her case, she referred to Professor McGlynn’s research emphasising the severe harms of online abuse. Sarah Champion MP also referred to Professor McGlynn, citing the Professor’s work on pornography regulation.

Further reading

• Professor McGlynn’s research on the harms of image-based sexual abuse (Social & Legal Studies, Sage Journals, 19 August 2020)

• Evidence to the Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Online Safety Bill