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UK Mandates Sex Offenders Report Dating Apps, Boosts Victim Support

12/17/2025

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The UK government introduced regulations mandating convicted sex offenders to inform police about their dating app and social media accounts, with penalties of up to five years in prison for non-compliance.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlighted the need to address online abuse, noting that nearly one in five victims are targeted online.
A new team of online officers will oversee offenders, while additional funding will enhance support for survivors of sexual violence.
Changes to NHS services will link victims to specialist assistance, and a £50 million investment will expand support for child sexual abuse survivors in England.

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The UK government introduced regulations mandating convicted sex offenders to inform police about their dating app and social media accounts, with penalties of up to five years in prison for non-compliance.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlighted the need to address online abuse, noting that nearly one in five victims are targeted online.
A new team of online officers will oversee offenders, while additional funding will enhance support for survivors of sexual violence.
Changes to NHS services will link victims to specialist assistance, and a £50 million investment will expand support for child sexual abuse survivors in England.