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There are many countries running the CSAADF, and thus preventing the distribution of child sexual abuse material on the Web, as defined in their national law. Since the various National Police forces evaluate the available child sexual abuse material do so according to their national legislation the results differ, and a domain that is blocked in one country may be legal, available and accessible in another.

When an users Internet browser is attempting to access a domain defined as illegal in said country due to content, a so called “stop page” is displayed.  Information about submitting complaints about the specific websites blocking is included on this page. Such complaints will be directed to the police in that specific country and will lead to the domain being re-checked and the blocking lifted or upheld. This functionality will deal with notifications between the Internet users and National Police.

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“Child pornography” versus “Child sexual abuse material” PDF  | Print |  E-mail

CIRCAMP and other Law enforcement agencies believe it is time to stop the use of the misleading term “Child Pornography” when describing images of the sexual abuse of children, and use a term or title that gives a better understanding of the crime and more respect to the child victims

A sexual image of a child is “abuse” or “exploitation” and should never be described as “pornography”. Pornography is a term used for adults engaging in consensual sexual acts distributed legally to the general public for their sexual pleasure. Child abuse images are not. They involve children who cannot and would not consent and who are victims of a crime. 

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