Child Pornography Laws

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Child pornography refers to pornographic or "indecent" depictions of children.

Definition

The exact definition of "child pornography" is the subject of much debate, particularly in courts. The legal definition varies across jurisdictions, however most countries prohibit photographs depicting minors engaged in sexual activity. Many jurisdictions, notably Canada, also prohibit non-photographic pornographic media featuring children, including computer-generated images, texts, and even audio recordings. In many countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, nudist depictions of children are generally prohibited.

Jusrisdictions

United Kingdom

See Indecent images of children.

In the United Kingdom it is illegal to take, make, distribute, show, or possess indecent images of children. An indecent image of a child is a photograph or pseudo-photograph (including one comprised in a film) which shows a child and is indecent. [1]

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