A London Chap Picks Up Four-Month Stint for Under-the-Skirt Shenanigans at The British Museum
Snagging a four-month jail term, a bloke in London made the headlines for his naughty antics involving a secret recording device. Caught in the act of covertly capturing risqué footage up a lady's skirt at the famous British Museum, the incident was exposed by the BBC, according to reports. Stumbling upon this sordid scene on August 19th, a cop on a private visit to the museum was the unlikely hero. With the help of museum staff, they promptly nabbed the culprit.
After scouring his mobile device, authorities discovered similar clips taken on the same day, which led to potential witnesses being encouraged to come forward. The accused confessed to the charges. Despite the increased efforts to stamp out this indecent practice, upskirting remains a persistent issue, particularly at popular tourist attractions like The British Museum.
The Increased Clampdown on Upskirting
In England and Wales, acts of secretly recording or photographing beneath someone's skirt (often referred to as "upskirting") became recognized as a criminal offense with the enactment of the Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019. As of 2023, over 1,150 incidents have been reported, with many victims underage.
The recent sentence handed down near The British Museum reflects the gravity of the offense. The new offenses introduced by the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 carry varying penalties, from community orders to custodial sentences, based on the severity of the act and aggravating factors such as planning, distribution of images, and the impact on victims.
