Hotline.ie has been launched by the Department of Justice.
A new government initiative will aim to combat image based sexual abuse.
Through a website, people can report intimate images they haven't consented to being shared.
Under 'Coco's Law', the sharing of these images could land someone up to 7 years in prison.
Today, Minister @1Hildegarde launches a new campaign to raise awareness of image-based sexual abuse.
Since the commencement of #CocosLaw by @HMcEntee, it is a crime to share intimate images online without consent.
🚨 Victims can now REPORT offences at https://t.co/fFpN0V0foo 🚨 pic.twitter.com/cyPUiCf4xM— Barry Ward 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 (@barrymward) September 2, 2021
Alexandra Ryan was a victim of image based sexual abuse in 2015.
She had a video shared without her consent, and has been vital in campaigning for the law.
According to a survey, 1 in 10 adults between 18 and 37 have had an image shared without consent.
Hotline.ie will aim to have those photos and videos removed.
