Thanks to freelance writer Gina Martin’s great efforts, the government has confirmed it will make the act of taking sexually intrusive photos without consent a criminal sexual offence in England and Wales.

Only a few days ago, the bill was put forward by Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse and blocked by one Tory MP: Sir Christopher Chope.

In the days that have followed, Theresa May has come under intense pressure from MPs to push the law through.

“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,” May wrote on Twitter on Sunday 17 June.

Additionally, in protest, Sir Chope’s constituency office was adorned with a bunting in the form of knickers after the bill was rejected.

Finally, the UK government confirms plan to introduce upskirting ban