Enhanced Child Protection: New Rules and Penalties for Sexual Abuse.
This act strengthens child protection against sexual exploitation, making it easier to prosecute offenders, even if they operate under the guise of charity work or use the internet. The changes aim to close legal loopholes that allowed perpetrators to avoid accountability, increasing the safety of children.
Key points
Facilitating the prosecution of individuals who travel for child sexual exploitation by clarifying the definition of intent.
Introducing penalties for child sexual abuse committed by individuals associated with charitable or missionary organizations operating internationally.
Clarifying that child sexual abuse does not require physical contact, including online activities such as those involving webcams.
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