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Laws against child sexual abuse

Laws against childhood sexual abuse
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0.1–9.9
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10–19.9
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20–29.9
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30–39.9
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40–49.9
23
50–59.9
7
60–69.9
20
70–79.9
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80–89.9
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90–100
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Age of sexual consent
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28
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31
1/2
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2/2
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Contact sexual violence
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59
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Non-contact sexual violence
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1/2
59
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Intra-familial child sexual abuse
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29
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19
2/2
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Positions of authority or trust
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33
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17
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Trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation
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41
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Sexual exploitation
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No
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Yes
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Laws against child sexual abuse
IndicatorWhat it measures Why it mattersScore range
4.3 Laws against childhood sexual violenceSeven sub-indicators covering age of consent; contact/non-contact violence; intrafamilial sexual abuse; abuse of power; trafficking; and sexual exploitationClear definitions close legal gaps and strengthen prosecution0–2

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17 reactions · 8 comments | “Nothing about us without us” Dive into the powerful insights from Professor S Caroline Taylor, co-author of the #CouncilOfEurope guidelines for policy makers on engaging with victims and survivors of childhood sexual violence #CSEA ❗️ The guidelines provide essential principles for policy makers on how to engage in a meaningful and safe way with victims and survivors to create holistic, evidence-based policies that effectively protect children, facilitate healing, and ensure justice. The newly published guidelines have been developed by two prominent survivor advocates with extensive experience in engaging and facilitating victim and survivor participation in policy making, Professor S Caroline Taylor and Sophie Otiende “Child sexual violence and exploitation is an urgent and unremitting issue across the globe. Genuine and strategic engagement with survivor advocates in the development, design and implementation of policy, legislation and programmes are key to eradicating these heinous crimes against children. As a survivor advocate, policy makers will never have to be as brave as we have had to be in our lives. But we are asking policy makers to show bravery and courage in adopting these guidelines”. Discover the guidelines on the Council of Europe website: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/launching-gender-equality-strategy-2024-2029-ten-years-since-istanbul-convention-entered-into-force #LearningFromSurvivors #EndChildSexualAbuseDay #BeBrave #ViolenceIsPreventable | Council of Europe

17 reactions · 8 comments | “Nothing about us without us” Dive into the powerful insights from Professor S Caroline Taylor, co-author of the #CouncilOfEurope guidelines for policy makers on engaging with victims and survivors of childhood sexual violence #CSEA ❗️ The guidelines provide essential principles for policy makers on how to engage in a meaningful and safe way with victims and survivors to create holistic, evidence-based policies that effectively protect children, facilitate healing, and ensure justice. The newly published guidelines have been developed by two prominent survivor advocates with extensive experience in engaging and facilitating victim and survivor participation in policy making, Professor S Caroline Taylor and Sophie Otiende “Child sexual violence and exploitation is an urgent and unremitting issue across the globe. Genuine and strategic engagement with survivor advocates in the development, design and implementation of policy, legislation and programmes are key to eradicating these heinous crimes against children. As a survivor advocate, policy makers will never have to be as brave as we have had to be in our lives. But we are asking policy makers to show bravery and courage in adopting these guidelines”. Discover the guidelines on the Council of Europe website: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/launching-gender-equality-strategy-2024-2029-ten-years-since-istanbul-convention-entered-into-force #LearningFromSurvivors #EndChildSexualAbuseDay #BeBrave #ViolenceIsPreventable | Council of Europe

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4.3.2. Contact sexual violence

Explicitly criminalizing rape and sexual assault against children ensures these crimes are clearly defined and prosecutable. 

All countries have criminalized contact sexual violence against children. 

However, one country’s law only protects girls, leaving boys excluded.

4.3.3. Non-contact sexual violence

Non-contact sexual violence includes causing a child to witness sexual acts or violence for sexual purposes.

All countries have criminalized non-contact sexual violence. 

However, one country’s law only protects girls, leaving boys without a safeguard.

4.3.4. Intrafamilial child sexual abuse

Explicitly criminalizing intrafamilial abuse ensures perpetrators cannot evade accountability because of their relationship to the child. 

Almost one-third of countries explicitly criminalize intrafamilial child sexual abuse against both boys and girls by a range of family members, while a half have partial bans. 

Twelve countries have not clearly prohibited intrafamilial sexual abuse.

4.3.5. Positions of authority or trust

Clearly criminalizing sexual activity against a person under age 18 by a person in a position of authority or influence ensures children are protected against misuse of power and are free to play and learn free from violence and abuse.

Nearly a third of countries have fully criminalized sexual abuse of children and adolescents by persons in a position of authority or influence in multiple settings. However, half of countries have done so only partially, while ten have not explicitly banned sexual abuse by people in positions of authority.

4.3.6. Trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation

Aligning with international law to ban recruitment, transportation, harbouring, and transferring children for purposes of sexual exploitation ensures children are protected everywhere and strengthens cross-border accountability. 

All countries have at least partially banned trafficking of children for purposes of sexual exploitation.

Two-thirds of countries have full bans

A third of countries have only partial bans or legal frameworks that are inconsistent with international standards.

4.3.7. Sexual exploitation

Laws banning both purchasing sex acts with a child and forcing a child to have exploitative sex provide a protective legal framework through which perpetrators can be held accountable.

More than half of countries have not banned both buying and selling children for purposes of sexual exploitation (i.e., prostitution), with the legal frameworks of countries across income levels and regions falling short. 

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From indicators to budget lines

Use this as a guide to strengthen your advocacy requests and create targeted ‘asks’ to decision-makers within the right Ministry (for example: Foreign Affairs, Social Welfare, or Finance)

IndicatorWhat it measuresBudget-line-to targetTemplate language
4.3 Laws against childhood sexual violence (4.3.1–4.3.7)Whether legislation comprehensively criminalizes all forms of sexual violence against children: contact, non-contact, intrafamilial, by persons in authority, trafficking, and exploitationMinistry of Justice: legislative review and reform, legal drafting, parliamentary process, training for judiciary and prosecutors on new provisions“Allocate [amount] for a comprehensive legislative review to ensure all forms of sexual violence against children are explicitly criminalized, including intrafamilial abuse, abuse by persons in positions of trust, and all elements of trafficking for sexual exploitation.”

How to put a number on your ask

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IndicatorExamples of components to estimate
4.3 Laws against childhood sexual violenceComprehensive legislative review; legal drafting consultancy; judiciary and prosecutor training on new provisions; community legal awareness
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