Causes, Prevention and Law Concerned With Cyber Child Pornography

Abstract

One of innocent creature of this universe is children and sexually harassing innocent children under the
age of eighteen via internet is called child pornography. It is an alarming cybercrime today. People
involved in these acts use animated cartoons, films, videos, images and magazines to satisfy sexual
desires. This article describes the types of child pornography, associated risk factors and preventive
legal measures adopted in Pakistan and worldwide. Access to internet and uncontrolled usage has led to
increased child molestation cases. Paedophile cases in Pakistan led to the formulation of new laws under
the United Nations Children's Rights Convention (UNCRC). Role of Federal Investigation Agency
(FIA) and Non-government Organizations (NGOs) is also discussed. The Source siteswhere the
exchange of porn material occur is dark web, its usage and how law enforcement agencies trying to shut
it down are made clear here. The tools and techniques helpful in the investigation of child pornography
are briefly discussed.