In 2019 upskirting was made a criminal offense in the UK. However, this has not stopped people from taking photos and videos under a person’s clothing. Educating young people on up skirting is important to help prevent this offence from occurring.
FAQs
Upskirting is the act of taking a photograph or video under a person’s clothing without their consent, typically aiming to capture images of their underwear or genital area.
Upskirting occurs primarily for reasons such as voyeurism, sexual gratification, or humiliation of the victim. It is often driven by a desire for control or dominance and generally done through the covert use of smartphones and cameras.
The primary victims of upskirting are typically women and girls, although men and boys can also be targeted. The invasive nature of upskirting disproportionately affects females due to societal norms and clothing styles.
In the UK, upskirting was made a specific criminal offense under the Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019. Offenders can face up to two years in prison, and those found guilty can be placed on the sex offenders register.