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

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
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