Hong Kong Approves Jail Terms for ‘Upskirt’ Shots

The latter offence would include upskirting, as well as taking non-consensual shots down a woman’s top.

The legislation only covers images that have been taken “dishonestly” or used “for sexual purpose” and applies to both public and private spaces.

The law also covers “deep fake” images — photos and films that have been digitally manipulated to place someone’s face on the body of another.

Campaign groups welcomed the legislation.

“We believe that the new offenses will help the public and frontline law enforcement officers to understand the irreversible harm done by image-based sexual violence,” said Linda S.Y. Wong from the Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women.