England\'s First Convicted Cyber Flasher Sentenced for 66 Weeks

Published: 19 March 2024 at 14:13

Law & Crime

Nicholas Hawkes, a 39-year-old convicted sex offender from Basildon, Essex, became the first person in England and Wales to be sentenced for cyber flashing. He sent unsolicited photos of his erect penis to a 15-year-old girl and a woman, leading to a 66-week jail term. Hawkes admitted to breaching court orders and received additional sentencing for his actions. Cyber flashing became a criminal offense in England with the passage of the Online Safety Act on January 31 and has been a crime in Scotland since 2010. The law aims to address the sending of unsolicited sexual images via various online platforms.

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The first 'cyber-flasher' convicted under England's new law is sent to prison for more than 5 years

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Nicholas Hawkes, 39, becomes first in England to be jailed for cyber flashing

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