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UK Cracks Down on AI Child Abuse Material

2/7/2025

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Constance Addresses Online Abuse

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance urgently called for enhanced education and intervention to tackle the alarming rise in online child sexual abuse, which now accounts for 20% of sexual crimes. In response, the UK government has enacted strict laws prohibiting the creation or possession of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, imposing harsh penalties on offenders.

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UK Government Supports Survivors

The UK government is taking a bold step to support survivors of child sexual abuse by abolishing the three-year limit for filing claims. This pivotal reform shifts the burden of proof to defendants, making justice more accessible. Institutions will also be urged to acknowledge past wrongs, paving the way for accountability and healing.

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Constance Addresses Online Abuse

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance urgently called for enhanced education and intervention to tackle the alarming rise in online child sexual abuse, which now accounts for 20% of sexual crimes. In response, the UK government has enacted strict laws prohibiting the creation or possession of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, imposing harsh penalties on offenders.

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