October 6,2025
RED FM News Desk
British Columbia’s attorney general says the province is strengthening laws to better protect people whose intimate images are shared without their consent — an act she calls a form of sexualized violence.
Niki Sharma announced plans to introduce amendments to B.C.’s Intimate Images Protection Act, which took effect in January 2024. The proposed changes would raise the maximum compensation victims can claim from offenders to $75,000 — 14 times higher than the current limit.
Speaking at a news conference, Sharma said many victims feel deep shame and “suffer in silence,” often avoiding legal action due to the stigma around creating intimate images. She said the amendments aim to send a clear message that sharing such images has serious consequences.
The province also plans to introduce new legislation this fall to prevent and address sexual violence on post-secondary campuses. Minister of Post-Secondary Education Jessie Sunner said the upcoming law will “close gaps” in the existing system.
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