This triggered a six-month police investigation
Narinder Kaur has been cleared by the Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service, following a complaint by Laurence Fox, who has since been charged under the Sexual Offences Act.
The investigation into Narinder followed a complaint made by Laurence to the Metropolitan Police.
He had accused her of making a “criminal allegation” against him.
Laurence called the allegation “dishonest and vexatious” and said Narinder committed an offence under 127 of the Malicious Communications Act.
His complaint was related to a social media post in which Narinder criticised him for reposting a sexually invasive, non-consensual paparazzi image of her, taken from an upskirt angle on his X account.
The image, originally captured in 2009 as Narinder Kaur was exiting a taxi, was taken from a low angle and revealed her genital area. It was taken without her knowledge or consent.
This triggered a six-month police investigation into Narinder Kaur.
Throughout, she stated that her post was a legitimate expression of distress and anger in response to the image being shared by Laurence Fox.
The CPS has now confirmed that Narinder Kaur acted lawfully and will face no further action.
Meanwhile, on March 25, 2025, Laurence Fox was charged under Section 66A of the Sexual Offences Act, which criminalises the intentional sharing of a sexual image without consent and with the intent to cause alarm, distress, humiliation, or for sexual gratification.
The actor and failed political candidate is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on April 24, where he is expected to enter a plea.
If convicted, he faces up to two years in prison and could be placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
Narinder’s solicitor, Tasnime Akunjee, said:
“This was a clear and deliberate attempt to silence Narinder as a victim and to criminalise her for speaking out.”
“The six-month ordeal not only placed unnecessary pressure on Mrs Kaur and her family life but also diverted public resources away from serious criminal matters.
“The decision by the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service sends a strong message that women should not be targeted or criminalised for speaking out against the sharing of invasive images, particularly while the original act by Fox was still under police investigation, which he has since been charged over.
“We welcome their decision and reaffirm Narinder’s right to call out behaviour that is harmful, humiliating and rooted in misogyny.”
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