Thousands of paedophiles rush to apply for their ‘right to be forgotten’ by having details of their past removed from Google

“The changes come after the European Court of Justice ruled people have the ‘right to be forgotten’  meaning Google searches linked to individuals can be taken down if they tarnish their reputation.”

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Paedophile asks Google to remove pages about his case in wake of historic European Court ruling

“Paedophiles, scandal-hit politicians and others seeking to cleanse their online reputations are demanding that Google remove any links to inconvenient truths about their past, in the wake of a historic legal judgement, it has emerged.”

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Bitcoins being used by paedophiles to fund sickening videos of child abuse

“Bitcoins are being used by paedophiles to trade in videos of sickening child abuse, according to one of Europe’s top police officers.”

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Retailers’ sexualization of girls boosts child porn and human trafficking: MEP report

“A grassroots movement, led by parents but including business, is building at the pan-European level to counter the hyper-sexualization of children, especially young girls, in the fashion industry and media.”

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Details of all internet traffic should be logged, MEP says

“An Italian politician has called for details of internet users’ online activity to be recorded in order to better identify paedophiles and sexual predators.”

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Agreement between Council and the Parliament on the Directive to combat child pornography

“The Council and the European Parliament have reached political agreement on the draft directive aimed at combating sexual abuse and exploitation of children as well as child pornography. The new directive will harmonise around 20 relevant criminal offences and setting thresholds for maximum penalties.”

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EU Parliament group rejects mandatory Web blocking

“The European Parliament’s civil liberties committee has voted unanimously to reject mandatory European Union-wide blocking of child pornography websites.”

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EU moves towards new directive against sexual abuse of children and child pornography

“The European Council and the European Parliament have reached political agreement on a draft directive aimed at combating sexual abuse and exploitation of children as well as child pornography.”

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In Child Sex Case, More Facets Than Meet the Eye

Discussion of BoyLover.net and other recent cases.

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Delete child pornography web pages across the EU, says Civil Liberties Committee

“Child pornography or child abuse material on the web must be removed at source in all EU countries, said the Civil Liberties Committee on Monday, in amendments to new EU rules that are designed to prevent abuse, stiffen penalties, and protect victims.”

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