Gina Martin at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

The vile practice of upskirting wasn’t an offence in Britain until activist Gina Martin came along. With no legal or political background, Martin changed the law within 18 months. Now, she wants to help others do the same. Be the Change is a campaigning handbook written to advise and empower. In this event filmed live at the 2019 Edinburgh International Book Festival, meet an inspiring force of nature and learn how to follow in her footsteps.

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