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:''For research, see [[Child Pornography]]'' | :''For research, see [[Child Pornography]]'' | ||
:''For UK law, see [[Indecent images of children]]'' | |||
The 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. | The 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. | ||
Revision as of 03:24, 29 April 2008
- For research, see Child Pornography
- For UK law, see Indecent images of children
The 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.