Prosecutors halt investigations into youngsters over indecent images of children

Investigations into dozens of youngsters considered for prosecution in the North over indecent images of children have been halted, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors halt investigations into youngsters over indecent images of children

Investigations into dozens of youngsters considered for prosecution in the North over indecent images of children have been halted, prosecutors said.

Child protection expert Jim Gamble has proposed that the law be amended so that a child who takes or distributes a picture of him or herself will not commit a criminal offence.

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