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Child Sexual Abuse Material Laws

Variation in national laws regarding child sexual abuse material, including definitions, age thresholds, and enforcement.

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Jan 17, 2026
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How do national laws differ in defining CSAM versus lawful sexualized but non‑explicit images of minors?

National laws diverge sharply on where child sexual abuse material (CSAM) begins and where lawful—but sexualized—images of minors end: differences show up in who counts as a “child,” how “sexually exp...

Jan 8, 2026

How do civil liabilities differ between streaming and downloading illegal porn (copyright and privacy suits)?

Civil liability for accessing illegal porn diverges along two axes: copyright law exposure—where downloading historically produced clearer evidence of reproduction and higher statutory damages—and pri...