Revenge porn, online stalking, and distributing intimate photos of people without their consent are set to be made crimes punishable by heavy fines and potential jail sentences — three years after the first calls for Government action. Under plans first put forward by Labour leader Brendan Howlin in 2016, the Government was meant to legislate to ensure people are protected from revenge porn, online stalking, “up-skirting”, and other matters. The law change is set to dominate this morning’s special meeting in Cork City, which is taking place in part to promote Ireland’s second city and the Government’s local, European, and plebiscite campaigns in the city. In a statement last night, IFA president Joe Healy criticised the Government’s decision to switch the meeting location from Blackrock castle to Cork City Hall due to potential protests. We’ll be at City Hall with the main rally timed for 10.30am.

Source: Irish Examiner April 30, 2019 23:37 UTC