Boyfriend posted 'revenge porn' of his ex-partner onto her OWN Instagram account

Nathan Lloyd, 22, had been sent the picture of his girlfriend wearing racy underwear when they were still together.

But when she ended their relationship Lloyd logged into her Instagram account and uploaded the picture, and then changed her password. 

Lloyd, of Narberth, West Wales, also posted a video 'of a sexual nature' onto the page, Haverfordwest magistrates court heard. 

Prosecutor Peter Lloyd said: 'When they were together the defendant had access to the victim's Instagram account.

'Lloyd then changed the victim's Instagram password and posted the picture and later a video of a private sexual nature.'

Lloyd admitted breaking the Telecommunications Act by posting the image. He will be sentenced later at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court.

He was given bail on the condition he did not use any social networking websites before his next court date.

The maximum sentence for the offence, which falls under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003, is six months in prison.

Lloyd's case comes as new legislation is expected to come into force next year that makes revenge porn - a specific offence which could carry a maximum sentence of two years. It is due to be made into law next year.

Yesterday the CPS launched new guidelines on tackling domestic abuse which will include using technology to inflict misery on former partners. 

Under the new guidance issued prosecutors will be encouraged to consider how revenge porn can be treated as a form of domestic abuse.  

(dailymail.co.uk)