‘Upskirting’ becomes illegal across the UK after campaign by victim Gina Martin

British lawmakers have outlawed the practice of “upskirting” – secretly taking pictures up women’s skirts – following an 18-month campaign by a victim.

Those found guilty face up to two years in jail, leading campaigner Gina Martin to praise the bill as “politics and society at its best”.

Members of the upper House of Lords on Tuesday gave the bill the final seal of approval, and it now only requires the formality of Royal Assent.

Prime Minister Theresa May personally backed the legislation, saying the practice left victims “feeling degraded and distressed”.

The bill was briefly held up last year when a single member of parliament blocked it by shouting “Object!” during a parliamentary vote.