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Pedophilia is not a legal term, [9] as having a sexual attraction to children without acting on it is not illegal. [6] In law enforcement circles, the term pedophile is sometimes used informally to refer to any person who commits one or more sexually-based crimes that relate to legally underage victims.
Child sexual abuse is illegal in every state, [2] as well as under federal law. [3] Among the states, the specifics of child sexual abuse laws vary, but certain features of these laws are common to all states. [4]
Child pornography first became illegal at the federal level in 1978, with the enactment of the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977. [3] Before the 1978 law, child pornography was illegal in only two states. [4] The 1978 law was subsequently strengthened in 1984, with the passage of the Child Protection Act. [5]
Child sexual abuse is illegal in every state, [14] as well as under federal law. [15] Among the states, the specifics of child sexual abuse laws vary, but certain features of these laws are common to all states. [16]
The Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996 (CPPA) was a United States federal law to restrict child pornography on the internet, including virtual child pornography.. Before 1996, Congress defined child pornography with reference to the Ferber standard.
The 67-year-old pedophile made the confession in a statement to People magazine, saying the incidents occurred between 1973 and 1994, but not since.
By making it illegal for an adult to have sex with a minor, statutory rape laws aim to give the minor some protection against adults in a position of power over the youth. [ 3 ] Another argument presented in defence of statutory rape laws relates to the difficulty in prosecuting rape (against a victim of any age) in the courtroom.
reference to pedophilia that had been in place since 1993. The state's statutory definition of sexual orientation now reads: "'Sexual orientation' me.