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Criminal Code - Section 18 (650/2004) Distribution of a sexually obscene image

Title (original language): Lastekaitseseadus

Relevant sections of the Criminal Code cover various aspects on online child sexual abuse and exploitation, namely, Distribution of a sexually obscene image (Section 18), Aggravated distribution of a sexually obscene image depicting a child (Section 18a), Illegal display or distribution of an audiovisual programme to a minor (Section 18b), Possession of a sexually obscene image depicting a child (Section 18c), Sexually obscene marketing  Section 20).
(Source: Criminal Code)

Entities responsible for implementation: Finnish Ministry of Justice.

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 2004 | Implementation period finish: Ongoing
Record created: 01 March 2024
  • Finland

  • Go to document source
  • National: national law
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
  • child sexual abuse images (child pornography), grooming
  • Machine translation available
Title (original language): Lastekaitseseadus

Relevant sections of the Criminal Code cover various aspects on online child sexual abuse and exploitation, namely, Distribution of a sexually obscene image (Section 18), Aggravated distribution of a sexually obscene image depicting a child (Section 18a), Illegal display or distribution of an audiovisual programme to a minor (Section 18b), Possession of a sexually obscene image depicting a child (Section 18c), Sexually obscene marketing  Section 20).
(Source: Criminal Code)

Entities responsible for implementation: Finnish Ministry of Justice.

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 2004 | Implementation period finish: Ongoing
Record created: 01 March 2024
  • Finland

  • Go to document source
  • National: national law
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
  • child sexual abuse images (child pornography), grooming
  • Machine translation available
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