Simon Spence KC clarifies Criminal Law on ‘making’ Indecent Images

“Although it can also be described as a possession of an image, as a matter of law, when you open or download an image on your phone, you are in essence “making it” and recreating it as an independent image.”

In a discussion with host Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live, Simon Spence KC provided a detailed explanation of the criminal law surrounding the downloading of indecent images and the legal implications of ‘making’ such content following former BBC Newsreader Huw Edwards pleading guilty to charges.

Listen from 14:29 here: [BBC Sounds]