Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties

Summary

The law criminalizes possessing, viewing, distributing, or promoting child pornography that shows minors in sexual or sadomasochistic acts, and it treats images that look like real children under 13 the same as actual child abuse material. First‑time offenders face up to 10 years in prison, with higher penalties for repeat offenses. It also adds defenses for parents and for people who promptly destroy or report the material.

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