Open date: 02 April 2007
Close date: 22 June 2007
Responses published: 28 May 2008
This consultation paper invited responses to the government's proposals to create a new offence for the possession of non-photographic visual depictions of child sexual abuse - such as computer generated images, drawings and animation.
The paper focused on assessing the level of public concern about such images, and sought views on the type of material that should be caught by the offence, as well as the thresholds, definitions, penalties and defences within the terms of the offence. The paper also asked questions about research in this area.
Consultation paper
- Consultation on possession of non-photographic visual depictions of child sexual abuse [PDF 0.32mb, 25 pages]
Responses
The report summarises the responses received to the consultation, and describes how the consultation process has influenced the final shape of the policy and the conclusions we have reached on the terms, definitions and thresholds within the offence.
- Summary of responses and next steps [PDF 0.23mb, 28 pages]
Contact details
Criminal Law Policy Unit
2nd Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 6959
