Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged the Government will back moves to get anti-upskirting legislation through Parliament soon.
Mrs May expressed her “disappointment” that a private member’s Bill which would have made upskirting, the taking of a picture under someone’s clothing without their consent, a criminal offence in its own right was delayed in the Commons.
Mrs May said: “Upskirting is an invasion of privacy which leaves victims feeling degraded and distressed.
“I am disappointed the Bill didn’t make progress in the Commons today, and I want to see these measures pass through Parliament – with Government support – soon.”
Christchurch MP Sir Christopher faced cries of “shame!” in the Commons chamber when he derailed the Bill aimed at dealing with upskirting.