Summary
A BBC investigation found that nearly 50 women were secretly filmed without their knowledge during nights out. The Liberal Democrats are urging a change in the law to stop these videos from being uploaded for profit. They have proposed a bill to update voyeurism laws and make it illegal to profit from such content.
Key Facts
- The BBC found nearly 50 women were filmed without knowing it during nights out.
- The videos were mainly shared on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
- The Liberal Democrats want a new law to stop this type of covert filming.
- They propose updating voyeurism laws to prevent these videos from being posted online.
- The government called the practice "vile" and promised to stop it.
- Over 65 channels posted this kind of content, getting over three billion views in three years.
- Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok have started removing the offending content.
- Private members' bills, like the one proposed, often do not become law easily.
