Child Pornography: A Study on the International Instruments and the Iranian National Legislation

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Child pornography has become an increasing global menace in recent years. The factors such as ease of access to internet, safe cyber space and remaining unidentified and high speed distribution with low cost play important roles in this regard.
What is child pornography and its kinds? What is its magnitude in the countries of the world? Who are the victims and perpetrators of the crime? What were the international, regional and national reactions with regard to this threat? What is the approach of Iranian legislature to combat the crime? What are the elements of the crime? Is the national law capable of combating and preventing this crime?

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