Deepfakes and the law: Why Britain needs stronger protections against technology-facilitated abuse

As Britain prepares to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, the government's announcement marks an important step forward in addressing online violence against women and girls (VAWG). However, this measure alone will not fully protect victims from the broader harm posed by technology-facilitated abuse. A stronger, more comprehensive legal framework is urgently needed to address this rising threat.