ICYMI my comment on the #InvisibleThreat of deepfake sexual abuse and how it's time to consider criminalising the creation of deepfake porn
The Conversation

Excellent short article from Prof McGlynn: “While there are legitimate concerns about over-criminalisation of social problems, there is a worldwide under-criminalisationof harms experienced by women, particularly online abuse.”

Vital context when suggesting labelling deepfake sexual abuse material as 'fake' will reduce harm.
For all victims, they've already been violated. But in contexts where there's no societal knowledge of AI, labels are totally meaningless. #LifeAndDeath #DeepfakeSexualAbuse

I've been studying prolonged incest for many years - some sexually abusive fathers abuse their daughters into adulthood.

I'm a co-author on this new paper led by Kate McMaugh, based on interviews with 10 therapists working with this population.

tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Suzy Lamplugh Trust defines #stalking as 'A pattern of fixated and obsessive behaviour which is repeated, persistent, intrusive and causes fear of violence or engenders alarm and distress in the victim.’
Sound familiar?
Reach out to us now 0808 802 0300/suzylamplugh.org/forms/national…

This is powerful.
Please read this call to action from Cally Jane Beech British GLAMOUR who's experienced deepfake sexual abuse rightly says: 'We cannot idly stand by as technology is used as a tool against our fundamental rights to privacy and dignity.'
glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/cally-…

Trial lawyer ‘repeatedly crossed line’ with rape survivor bbc.in/3JakmCR

So proud! ✨ Elena Michael and #NotYourPorn deserve this and so much more 👏🏼

Really important work on the prevalence and impact of deep fake sexualised abuse - thank you Prof Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) for highlighting this issue and use of “invisible threats” work, must address all of these dynamics of harm impacting women and girls Professor Catherine Turner. See Prof Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) thread 👇🏻

This is powerful.
Please read this call to action from Cally Jane Beech British GLAMOUR who's experienced deepfake sexual abuse rightly says: 'We cannot idly stand by as technology is used as a tool against our fundamental rights to privacy and dignity.'
glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/cally-…

As Director of LEX (Law, Gender & Sexuality) Network & Co-ED of Gender and Justice I'm please to announce #LEXPublic given this year by Prof Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) Details 👇signups open soon see lexnetwork.org

Sharing #deepfake pornography is a criminal offence in the UK, but creating it isn't. Prof Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) Durham Law School argues that it’s time for a change in the law 👉 brnw.ch/21wIGpo

New from me: the #InvisibleThreat of #deepfake sexual abuse is now pervading the lives of all women & girls.
It can happen to any of us, any time & there's nothing we can do.
It's time to consider criminalising creating sexualised deepfakes w/out consent
theconversation.com/deepfake-porn-…

Vital context when suggesting labelling deepfake sexual abuse material as 'fake' will reduce harm.
For all victims, they've already been violated. But in contexts where there's no societal knowledge of AI, labels are totally meaningless. #LifeAndDeath #DeepfakeSexualAbuse