**Trigger Warning: This article discusses image-based sexual abuse**
Georgia has already successfully campaigned for the amendment of revenge porn laws
Georgia Harrison is reportedly set to make a docu-series about her experience of image-based sexual abuse following the conviction and release of her ex-boyfriend, Stephen Bear.
Bear was initially arrested back in January 2021 – two years before he was convicted for his crimes of voyeurism, disclosing sexual photographs and films and harassment without violence in March 2023.
He was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sharing intimate images of Harrison without her consent but was released in January 2024 only having served half of his sentence.
Bear also was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for ten years and is under a restraining order that forbids him from contacting Harrison.
During the trial, Harrison was subjected to court delays, intrusive media speculation, and the indignity of Bear publicly downplaying the severity of her allegations.
The Love Island star said that the experience resulted in a decline in her mental and physical health.
However, she is once again choosing to turn her pain into her power as it is being reported that Harrison will continue her activism around image-based sexual abuse in a new docu-series.
This comes following the release of Revenge Porn: Georgia Vs Bear which aired on ITV2 in March 2023 that detailed how she fought and won her court case against Bear.
The reported new series will focus on her life after winning the court case against Bear, her campaigns for an amendment of ‘revenge porn’ laws, and the removal of a clause that previously required prosecutors to prove an intent to cause humiliation or distress.
In the midst and aftermath of her experience, she continues to call for stricter measures against those who share explicit content without consent.
It is hoped that this new series will ’empower others to make positive changes in society’.
“She made huge waves when she successfully campaigned for an amendment to revenge porn laws, resulting in the removal of a clause that previously required prosecutors to prove an intent to cause humiliation or distress,” a source told The Sun.
“The new series will follow her as she continues to empower others to make positive changes in society. Talks are underway but ITV is likely to air the series,” they added.
Current laws in Ireland around image-based sexual abuse
Under current laws in Ireland, a person is guilty of an offence if they record, distribute or publish intimate images without the permission of the person featured in the images.
Those found guilty can face a maximum prison sentence of up to seven years.
These offences fall under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, also known as Coco’s Law.
If you have been affected by the topics mentioned in this article, please know that there is support out there.
- Young people can report a concern online to Tusla through this link.
- You can also call Tusla at 0818 776 315 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm).
- You can contact Hotline.ie to report image based sexual abuse or other illegal incidents.
This is completely confidential and anonymous.
