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  • Closed consultation Proposals To Criminalise Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images

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    • Justice and the law

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 22 July 2025, 9.00 am and closed 13 October 2025, 11.59 pm

    Summary

    The Department of Justice is seeking views on proposals to criminalise the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images of adults.

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    • Sexually explicit deepfake images consultation Adobe PDF (540 KB)
    • Equality screening form Adobe PDF (403 KB)
    • Response form Microsoft Word (61 KB)

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    Consultation description

    NB: In response to requests from interested parties for an extension of time within which to respond to the consultation, the closing date for responses has been extended to 13 October.

    If you are unable to respond using the online response form, you can email your response  or you can write to us at: Criminal Policy Unit, Criminal Justice Policy and Legislation Division, Knockview Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3SJ.

    Should you have any queries about this consultation, please contact the Criminal Policy Unit, using the email or postal details above.

    Alternative Formats

    Copies of the document in alternative formats (including Braille, large print etc.) can be made available on request. If it would assist you to access the document in an alternative format or language other than English, please let us know and we will do our best to assist you. 

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    Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.

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