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Police routinely failing to investigate ‘revenge porn’ in England and Wales

By Amelia Gentleman · Oct 7, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

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Lawyers launch super-complaint after research shows officers frequently dismiss image-based abuse Police forces are routinely failing to investigate complaints about the circulation of image-based abuse, previously known as “revenge pornography”, according to research that has triggered a super-complaint over the way such crimes are handled. Lawyers have gathered evidence from 100 people who repor

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Appeal to AuthorityCiting a political figure is used to lend weight to the claim that the issue is severe.

Emotive LanguageThe phrase frames police actions as consistently negligent, evoking a negative emotional response.

Quantitative Claim without DetailThe number is presented as evidence of a widespread problem, but no methodological details are provided.

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Missing context

The article does not provide official police statistics, details of the methodology of the research, the definition of a "super‑complaint," or any response from police authorities or government bodies.

Important context

Image‑based abuse (formerly known as "revenge pornography") is a criminal offence in England and Wales, and there are existing legal frameworks and guidance for police handling of such complaints.

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The piece blends reporting of the lawyers' research with evaluative language (e.g., "routinely failing," "frequently dismissed") that presents the findings as established facts without independent verification.