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Definition of child…
In England, a child is defined as anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday.…
The UK’s nations – Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales – each have their…
Examples of the Legal framework protecting children against child abuse…
A person is taken to have been a child at any material time “if it appears from the…
The age of a child is a finding of fact for the jury to determine. Expert evidence…
In each UK nation, the age of consent (the legal age when people can engage in sexual…
The law is there to protect children from abuse or exploitation, rather than to prosecute…
The law says anyone under the age of 13 can never legally give consent under Sexual Offences Act 2003; Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008; Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009; Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005. Also, it is important to note that any sexual activity with a child under 13 should…
For young people aged 16 to 18, the law gives extra protection to young people who are over the age of consent but under 18. It is illegal: to take, show or distribute indecent photographs of a child (this is often called sexting), to pay for or arrange sexual services of a child for a person in a position of trust (for example teachers or care workers) to engage in sexual activity with anyone under the age of 18 who…
It is a crime to possess, take, make, distribute or show anyone an indecent or abusive…
The age of criminal responsibility in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 10 years old (Crime…
Indecent Images of Children– The Offences(92) …
The two main offence creating provisions are:…
Section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1978 (PCA 1978); and Section 160 of the…
Common Elements…
Both provisions create offences in respect of: indecent, photographs or pseudo-photographs…
Indecent…
This is an issue for the tribunal of fact to decide in accordance with recognised…
Whilst members of a jury are representative of the public, it remains essential for…
The issue is not to be decided by reference to the categories of image identified…
The age of the child is a relevant consideration (R v Owen (1988) 86 Cr. App. R.…
The circumstances in which the photograph came to be taken and motive of the taker…
Photographs and Pseudo-photographs…
Section 7 PCA 1978 defines photographs and pseudo-photographs. See this section for…
Section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1978 is an either way offence punishable…
There are four sub-paragraphs under section 1(1) describing the conduct that is illegal…
Section 1(1)(a) to take or permit to be taken or to make.…
These words are given their natural and ordinary meaning. ‘Make’ is defined as “to…
This section requires that there must be a deliberate and intentional act,…
“To make” has been widely interpreted by the courts and can include the following: Opening an attachment to an email containing an image (R v Smith [2003] 1 Cr. App.…
Section 1(1)(b) Distribute or show any such photograph…
A person is to be regarded as distributing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs…
The placing of an order in response to an advertisement offering the supply of indecent…
In R v Price [2006] EWCA Crim 3363 the Court of Appeal was “quite satisfied” that…
Section 1(1)(c) Have in his possession any such photograph with a view to it being…
The words “with a view to” requires that the distribution or showing must be at least…
A person who stores indecent photographs on his computer and enables others to view…
Section 1(1)(d) Publish or cause to be published any advertisement likely to be understood…
The statutory defence under section 1(4)(b) of the PCA 1978 does not apply. Therefore,…
Section 160 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 is an either way offence punishable…
“Possession”: Possession is not defined in the Criminal Justice Act 1988, the Protection…
The most recent case and authority on possession is R v Okoro (No. 3) [2018] EWCA…
The following considerations are particularly relevant in relation to deleted images…
Live-Streaming…
In cases involving live-streaming, once an image or video has been viewed, there…
Overseas Pay-per-View…
This usually involves an organised network. Abuse of children is carried out abroad…
Chat Rooms…
