Campaigners have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action against covert filming in public spaces, which they say is harming the safety and freedom of women and girls. The issue centers on the non-consensual recording of individuals, often in nightlife settings, which is then shared online for profit. This practice has raised concerns about how it influences women's behavior, causing many to avoid public spaces or limit their online presence out of fear of harassment or ridicule. Women's charities, including Refuge, Women’s Aid, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, and the Online Safety Network, have joined forces to demand government intervention. In an open letter to the prime minister, the campaigners highlighted a "rapid rise" in viral videos that feature vulnerable women and girls filmed without their consent. These videos have accumulated over 3 billion views and are linked to predatory behaviors such as stalking and harassment. The letter, written by Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse and signed by various organizations and academics, argues that the current legal framework is inadequate to address the issue. It urges the government to strengthen legislation to better protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. In 2024, a man in Greater Manchester was arrested on suspicion of voyeurism and harassment, marking the first known case in the UK linked to these viral videos. However, the criminal investigation was later dropped due to "limitations within the current legislation," with police considering civil action instead. Meanwhile, public concern has also grown over Meta’s AI smart glasses, which critics have dubbed "pervert glasses" after instances where they were used to film women and vulnerable individuals without consent. The letter follows a parliamentary roundtable hosted by MP Wera Hobhouse, where experts, police representatives, and campaigners emphasized that the law has not kept up with the ways in which technology is being used against women. The campaigners are urging the government to recognize covert filming as a serious issue, expand the Online Safety Act to address harmful algorithms, and integrate this issue into broader strategies against violence against women and girls. The letter concludes with a call for urgent action, stating that the issue is fundamentally about freedom—the right of women and girls to exist in public and online spaces without fear of surveillance, humiliation, or exploitation.