Sex laws

OffenderWatch and Advocacy Nonprofit Zandoli USA Join Forces to Track Sex Offenders in the Caribbean

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Sex offender registries in the United States, Sex offender registration, Articles, Sex crimes, Sex and the law, Sex offender registry, Sex laws, Sex offender, Human trafficking, Caribbean Committee Against Sex Crimes, Movement to reform sex offender laws in the United States

Collaborating sex offender registries in CARICOM nations will help law enforcement worldwide as they track sex offender movement, investigate sex crimes, and prevent human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • Collaborating sex offender registries in CARICOM nations will help law enforcement worldwide as they track sex offender movement, investigate sex crimes, and prevent human trafficking.
  • The objective is to reduce child sex trafficking globally by facilitating international cooperation to track registered sex offenders as they move or travel from one country to another.
  • Trinidad and Tobago became the smallest country in the world to pass a public sex offender's registry law on September 13, 2019.
  • A new Caribbean unified sex offender registryby OffenderWatch would immediately send notification to other law enforcement agenciesupon entering the address of where an offender intends to travel.

Hausfeld & Co LLP: Google Facing Landmark UK Court Claim Over Unlawful Use of More Than 5 Million Children’s Data

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Legal, Technology, Parenting, Children, Entertainment, Online, Professional services, Consumer, Data management, Mass media, Television, Social media, Sex laws, Alphabet Inc., Video hosting, YouTube, Ofcom, RT, Minors and abortion

It is alleged that YouTube has systematically broken these laws by harvesting childrens data without obtaining prior parental consent.

Key Points: 
  • It is alleged that YouTube has systematically broken these laws by harvesting childrens data without obtaining prior parental consent.
  • Although YouTube claims not to target underage viewers, its popularity with British children is today unrivalled even by mainstream TV channels.
  • The UK media regulator Ofcom reported earlier this year that three-quarters of 5-15 year olds watch it, and half of 3-4 year olds.
  • A representative claim is a claim brought by a person on their own behalf and on behalf of other individuals who have the same interest.

Minister questioned on the future of age verification for online pornography

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Age verification system, Internet pornography, Digital Economy Act, Online Pornography (Commercial Basis) Regulations, Pornography, Behavior, Law by country, Sex laws, Law, Internet censorship in the United Kingdom, Pornography in Europe

Margot James MPhasquestionedthe Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the future of age verification for online pornography.

Key Points: 
  • Margot James MPhasquestionedthe Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the future of age verification for online pornography.
  • Yesterday, the Government announced that it no longer planned to introduce the age checks detailed in theDigital Economy Act 2017.
  • Designed to stop under-18s from viewing pornography, the Act introduced age restrictions for UK-based internet users wishing to view adult content.
  • And it is because of that approach that we are changing the approach to age verification on the internet.

Minister questioned on the future of age verification for online pornography

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Age verification system, Internet pornography, Digital Economy Act, Online Pornography (Commercial Basis) Regulations, Pornography, Behavior, Law by country, Sex laws, Law, Internet censorship in the United Kingdom, Pornography in Europe

Margot James MPhasquestionedthe Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the future of age verification for online pornography.

Key Points: 
  • Margot James MPhasquestionedthe Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the future of age verification for online pornography.
  • Yesterday, the Government announced that it no longer planned to introduce the age checks detailed in theDigital Economy Act 2017.
  • Designed to stop under-18s from viewing pornography, the Act introduced age restrictions for UK-based internet users wishing to view adult content.
  • And it is because of that approach that we are changing the approach to age verification on the internet.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Releases Resolution for Sex Offender Requirements for Youth Under Age 18

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Sex offender registries in the United States, Sex and the law, Sex offender registry, Sex offender, Sex offender registration, Sex laws, English criminal law, American juvenile justice system

RENO, Nev., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) released its latest resolution regarding sex offender requirements for youth under the age of 18.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) released its latest resolution regarding sex offender requirements for youth under the age of 18.
  • Research shows that placing youth on sex offender registries does not advance public safety and can actually make communities less safe.
  • "This resolution provides information and guidance to reduce, and perhaps even eliminate, sex offender registration for youth."
  • Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges , is the nation's oldest judicial membership organization and focused on improving the effectiveness of our nation's juvenile and family courts.

Adameve.com Asks Thoughts On Parental Consent Regarding Abortion

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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Family law, Abortion debate, Sex laws, Reproductive rights, Abortion law, Minors and abortion, Human sexuality, Law, Abortion, Parental consent, Sexual consent, Abortion in the United States

This month, they're back with new results from their annual sex survey, where they asked over 1,000 adults about age restrictions and parental consent regarding abortion.

Key Points: 
  • This month, they're back with new results from their annual sex survey, where they asked over 1,000 adults about age restrictions and parental consent regarding abortion.
  • Regarding this controversial subject, 65% of the female respondents and 67% of the male respondents believe there should be age restrictions and parental consent for minors seeking abortion.
  • Conversely, 35% of the female respondents and 33% of the male respondents do not believe age restrictions or parental consent should be required for a minor female seeking an abortion.
  • "The rules regarding a female under the age of 18 receiving an abortion vary state to state," says Dr. Jenni Skyler, resident sexologist at Adam & Eve.

Pennsylvania's Recently Enacted And Revised Sexual Registration and Notification Act "SORNA" Ruled "Unconstitutional" by Montgomery County Judge, According to Attorney John McMahon

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Sex offender registries in the United States, Sex and the law, Sex offender registration, Sex laws, 109th United States Congress, Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, Child safety, Sex offender, Constitutionality of sex offender registries in the United States

Last Friday, June 22, 2018, Judge Carpenter granted our Motion to Terminate Sexual Offender Registration Requirements under the new, revised Pennsylvania Sexual Registration and Notification Act statute enacted on February 21, 2018, which we argued on behalf of our client, C.L., was punitive, retroactive and unconstitutional.

Key Points: 
  • Last Friday, June 22, 2018, Judge Carpenter granted our Motion to Terminate Sexual Offender Registration Requirements under the new, revised Pennsylvania Sexual Registration and Notification Act statute enacted on February 21, 2018, which we argued on behalf of our client, C.L., was punitive, retroactive and unconstitutional.
  • Under the provisions of the most recently revised "SORNA" our client who was convicted of Sexual Assault and related offenses would have been subjected to a "lifetime" registration requirement with the Pennsylvania State Police.
  • These revised Sexual Registration and Notification statutes broadly expanded the length of the registration and notification requirements for those previously convicted of most sexual offenses.
  • The most recently further revised "SORNA" statute signed into law on February 21, 2018, was the Pennsylvania legislature's response to the sweeping Muniz decision.

Age of Consent Laws: When Does Yes Mean Yes?

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Saturday, April 14, 2018
Law, Ageing, Human sexuality, Autonomy, Medical ethics, Adolescent sexuality, Sex laws, Statutory law, Consent, Age of consent, Ages of consent in Europe, Age of consent reform

Was one of the participants in a position of power or authority over the other participant?

Key Points: 
  • Was one of the participants in a position of power or authority over the other participant?
  • the age of Jane's consent would have to rise to 18.
  • In many cases, the age or consent for the person who is under authority would either have to rise to make the relationship legal, or the age of the individual in authority would have to drop in order to narrow the age difference.
  • Obviously, "what is the age of consent" is no easy yes-or-no question.