Child and Family Law Quarterly, 22(2), 2010, pp.200-222.
Publisher:
Jordan Publishing
Noting the absence of uniformity between countries on how to tackle child pornography and looking at how child pornography is defined in law, this article considers some of the difficulties in ascertaining a legal definition of child pornography, taking as its starting premise that child pornography, or at least some forms of it, is abusive material and should be criminalised. It examines
Noting the absence of uniformity between countries on how to tackle child pornography and looking at how child pornography is defined in law, this article considers some of the difficulties in ascertaining a legal definition of child pornography, taking as its starting premise that child pornography, or at least some forms of it, is abusive material and should be criminalised. It examines national definitions of child pornography in 5 jurisdictions (United States, Canada, Australia, England and Wales, and Ireland), covering what is a child, the nature of the material including categorisation of images and whether the material depicts a real child, and type of material, and discusses international definitions and the possibility of development of a new common definition based on minimum standards to ensure that there is at least basic protection offered to children concerning this form of sexual exploitation.
Subject terms:
law, child abuse, child pornography, children;
Location(s):
Canada, Australia, England, Ireland, United States, Wales
Child Abuse Review, 14(6), November 2005, pp.430-443.
Publisher:
Wiley
Child pornography is undoubtedly one of the principal threats to child protection in the digital sphere. Although such material existed before the days of the internet, the growth in information and communication technology (ICT) has led to an explosion in the number of images accessible. The law in this area dates backs over 25 years, and thus legitimate questions could be raised as to whether...
Child pornography is undoubtedly one of the principal threats to child protection in the digital sphere. Although such material existed before the days of the internet, the growth in information and communication technology (ICT) has led to an explosion in the number of images accessible. The law in this area dates backs over 25 years, and thus legitimate questions could be raised as to whether it remains an effective tool. This article seeks to explore some questions in respect of the application of the current law and demonstrates a need to rethink certain aspects of it.
Subject terms:
information technology, internet, law, mass media, pornography, child sexual abuse;
Discusses proceedings under the old sex offences regime against offenders who had 'groomed' a child and sold him to others as a prostitute, saying it raises legitimate questions as to whether the Sexual Offences Act 2003 appropriately protects vulnerable juveniles. Reviews the new offences to see what potential difference they would make in such a case.
Discusses proceedings under the old sex offences regime against offenders who had 'groomed' a child and sold him to others as a prostitute, saying it raises legitimate questions as to whether the Sexual Offences Act 2003 appropriately protects vulnerable juveniles. Reviews the new offences to see what potential difference they would make in such a case.
Subject terms:
child sexual exploitation, law, prostitution, sex offenders, child protection, child sexual abuse;
Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 28(2), 2006, pp.123-136.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Research has demonstrated that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can be used to bully and harass children on-line. Cyber-bullying and harassment can be deeply traumatic to the victim and can cause psychological harm. This article assesses possible legal solutions to this problem. The emphasis is on the criminal law, the more normal solution to the infliction of harm and distress...
Research has demonstrated that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can be used to bully and harass children on-line. Cyber-bullying and harassment can be deeply traumatic to the victim and can cause psychological harm. This article assesses possible legal solutions to this problem. The emphasis is on the criminal law, the more normal solution to the infliction of harm and distress to an individual. However, the article also examines whether the civil law provides assistance in this sphere.
Subject terms:
information technology, law, traumas, young people, bullying, computers, criminal law, harassment;
Child and Family Law Quarterly, 12(3), 2000, pp.239-253.
Publisher:
Jordan Publishing
This article explores the need for a new order in child protection proceedings. Under the current rules, when a local authority applies under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 the court may choose to make either a care or a supervision order. It is suggested that the gulf between the two orders is too wide and that a new order is needed to bridge the divide so that a child, remaining at home, can be adequately protected without giving draconian powers to a local authority. This article examines the use of the two existing orders, suggests why a new order may be needed, and attempts to define a new order to fill this gap.
This article explores the need for a new order in child protection proceedings. Under the current rules, when a local authority applies under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 the court may choose to make either a care or a supervision order. It is suggested that the gulf between the two orders is too wide and that a new order is needed to bridge the divide so that a child, remaining at home, can be adequately protected without giving draconian powers to a local authority. This article examines the use of the two existing orders, suggests why a new order may be needed, and attempts to define a new order to fill this gap.
Subject terms:
law, legal proceedings, local authorities, supervision orders, care orders, care proceedings, child protection, children, Family Courts;
New communication technology can help abusers gain access to children and plan and undertake their abuse in new ways. The apparent cover of anonymity can cause children to unwittingly put themselves at risk. This book gives a conceptual understanding of new technologies and laws; provides insights into a range of sexually abusive behaviours; and shows how perpetrators can be identified...
New communication technology can help abusers gain access to children and plan and undertake their abuse in new ways. The apparent cover of anonymity can cause children to unwittingly put themselves at risk. This book gives a conceptual understanding of new technologies and laws; provides insights into a range of sexually abusive behaviours; and shows how perpetrators can be identified and prosecuted. It will be of interest to: those working in and studying law and criminology; those involved in safeguarding children; those providing therapeutic responses to perpetrators and victims; those in IT industries who want to assist their efforts. Contents include: children and technologies; bullying and harassment; child pornography; grooming; child procurement; prostitution; sentencing; the future.
Subject terms:
information technology, internet, law, legal proceedings, pornography, prostitution, sentences, sex offenders, bullying, child protection, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation;