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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

SID 2013 quiz for parents and carers

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

For a child of 14 years old to send a ‘sexy picture’ of themself to their boyfriend or girlfriend?

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

illegal – under the Protection of Children Act 1978

and the Criminal Justice Act 1988; two offences will

have been committed. By causing or taking an

indecent image or photograph, having it in their

possession and or distributing an indecent

image or photograph of a child. This could attract a

prison sentence of up to 15 years and/or being

registered on the Sex Offenders Register for life!

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

To send phishing emails?

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

illegal – under the Fraud Act 2006 possessing or

having under your control any article for use in, or

in connection with any fraud, for example,

possession of computer files that could launch a

'phishing' attack carries a maximum sentence of 5

years imprisonment.

Under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act

2006, it could also be looked as financial or

material abuse, which includes theft, fraud,

exploitation, or pressure in connection with the

misuse or misappropriation of, property,

possessions or benefits where it relates to a

vulnerable adult.

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

For a 32 year old man pretending to be a 15yr old while talking to a 14yr old on the internet?

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

unsuitable - as at present there is nothing to

suggest that there is any intention to commit an

illegal act or intention of sexual grooming.

Questions might be asked why a 32 year old man

may be pretending to be 15 years old and would

require monitoring.

Encouraging the child to discuss any concerns they

might have with you or pointing out they can

access the CEOP report abuse button if they start

to feel uncomfortable, would be a way of helping

to make their use of the internet safer.

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

For a 32 year old man pretending to be a 15yr old while talking to a 14yr old on the internet.

They arrange to meet, and the man has the intention of developing a sexual relationship with the 14 yr old?

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

illegal - a person commits an offence if a person

aged 18 or over has met or communicated with

another person under 16 years old (the child) on at

least two occasions, and subsequently intentionally

meets or travels with the intention of meeting with the

child, with the intention of involving the child in sexual

activity.

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

Sending a text message to someone stating I’m going to kill you”?

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?

illegal - under the malicious Communications Act

1988/2003; a person is guilty of an offence if

he/she sends by means of a public electronic

communications network a message or other

matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent,

obscene or menacing character.

You could be charged under the Public Order Act

1986 if you use threatening, abusive or insulting

words or behaviour, within the hearing or

sight of a person likely to cause harassment,

alarm or distress.

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Is it illegal or unsuitable?helping you and your family make the most of the internet

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