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Clare McGlynn

Clare McGlynn is a professor of law at Durham University

<p>We need a law that sends a clear message to all women and young girls – you do not have to put up with cyberflashing</p>

Law criminalising cyberflashing is welcome – but it has one major flaw

<p>A tribute to Sarah Everard. Her murder highlights all threats to women</p>

Cyberflashing can be frightening for women – so why isn’t it a crime?