You can also read this commentary online here.
Should the term “child pornography” in the Criminal Code be changed to “child sex abuse materials”? While there may be laudable principles for considering to do so, it would be a legal gamble – with children at risk – to amend the law. This gamble could very likely provide child abusers with a new legal defence when faced with charges related to child pornography. The EFC has a long history of public policy engagement on matters of child protection.
Received via email [This is CFA's perspective on the issue]…
Subject: Child safe nation petition
Dear Pastors and others,
CFA’s ChildSafeNation campaign asking the government to revisit section 163 of the criminal code and make changes to the code to help protect children from internet sex crimes is making significant progress. CFA is asking for three changes: 1) Change the term ‘child pornography’ to child sex abuse materials; 2) Implement mandatory reporting of child sex materials and 3) Enact tough mandatory sentences for these crimes.
This letter from CFA, regarding their campaign against child sexual assault in Canada, was written primarily to group leaders across Canada, but each of us can participate in the challenge, so we are bringing it to your attention as well.
Tim Bloedow
Executive Director, ChristianGovernance
Hello Fellow Canadians,
This letter from CFA, regarding their campaign against child sexual assault in Canada, was written primarily to group leaders across Canada, but each of us can participate in the challenge, so we are bringing it to your attention as well.
Tim Bloedow
Executive Director, ChristianGovernance
Hello Fellow Canadians,