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Don't use term "child pornography" in judgments: Supreme Court directs all courts
Update / Judgement Date
23 Sept 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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Avoid the Use of the Term ‘Child Pornography’ in Judgments The Supreme Court advised the judiciary to refrain from using the term "child pornography" in judgments, proposing more precise terminology to address the gravity of the crime. This suggestion was made to maintain sensitivity and clarity in legal discourse around child sexual abuse materials. The court's directive emphasizes the need for the justice system to adapt its language in line with evolving understandings of child protection and sexual offenses.