Child Protection
North Carolina Republican introduces bill to close child pornography loophole
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Congressman Mark Harris, a Republican from North Carolina, has introduced legislation aimed at closing what he and his supporters describe as a loophole in federal law that lets some producers of sexually explicit videos featuring children in the background evade punishment. The bill targets cases where minors are intentionally depicted in a sexually exploitative context but are not directly engaged in sexual acts, and Harris argues the change is necessary to better protect children from exploitation.
A POCSO court in Vadodara sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl, a week after he escaped from police custody. The assault occurred in October 2020 when the victim stepped out to fill water. He was recaptured two days later in Dhule.
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In a follow-up to last month's announcement of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas)—which restricts children under 16 from high-risk digital platforms starting March 28, 2026—Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid on Friday evening. They reviewed platform compliance, with the government warning of sanctions for non-compliance.
Sara Nilsson, editor-in-chief of the Dumpen website, faces prison for gross defamation after a jury at Gothenburg District Court ruled her guilty. She has now hired celebrity lawyer Mark Safaryan to bolster her defense ahead of the upcoming verdict. Nilsson criticizes Swedish defamation laws, which she believes protect pedophiles.
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Child grooming often begins by approaching parents to build trust. Perpetrators use systematic manipulation to access children without suspicion. Understanding these signs is crucial for protecting children early.
Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi has issued a circular limiting the use of gadgets and mobile phones for children in school settings. The policy aims to enhance child protection, academic performance, and student discipline. It follows government regulations on electronic system governance for child protection.
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OpenAI has reported a dramatic rise in child exploitation incidents, submitting 80 times more reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This surge highlights growing challenges in content moderation for AI platforms. The reports are channeled through NCMEC's CyberTipline, a key resource for addressing child sexual abuse material.
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