(KS4) Lesson 3: The law, sex and the internet
Aim To understand the Law as it relates to sex, pornography and the Internet.
Lesson Outcomes: I know more about and have increased understanding of: - the Law related to pornography - how the Law is designed to protect young people Having explored my attitudes and considered other people’s views about taking risks I can: - Give practical advice about keeping safe using social networking / mobiles
Key words Pornography Offensive Indecent Law – legal / illegal Sexual assault Consent Cyberbullying
Ground Rules Give good attention by listening to the person speaking Respect other people’s rights to speak and express their opinions and challenge appropriately Be sensitive to other people’s feelings/comments and use agreed language Take care with sharing personal information / names Keep confidentiality - but remember the limits of adult confidentiality Right to pass
Erotica Vs art Vs legal Vs Illegal ?? A Definition? ‘Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity intended to stimulate sexual excitement’ English Oxford Dictionary Erotica Vs art Vs legal Vs Illegal ?? Soft Hardcore
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The Law and Classification of porn Illegal Legal Indecent images of children (sexual images of under 18’s) Owning ‘extreme’ pornography (Defined as threatening a person’s life resulting in serious injury). Bestiality Necrophilia Pornography showing explicit depictions of intercourse, oral sex, anal sex (as long as its not extreme and those involved are over 18) www.justice.gov.uk
Scenarios - What would you advise?
Sexting More than 1/3 of 11-18 year olds have been sent messages containing sexual content. Material is sent to mobiles via texts (or ‘sexts’, transferred using Bluetooth Consequences: Blackmail, pressure & coercion, emotional distress & bullying. (As well as LEGAL implications) (Beat Bullying research Aug 2009)
Click clever click safe…. Zip it, Block it, Flag it! Find advice and tips for online safety www.thinkyouknow.com
Internet Safety: Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre www.ceop.gov.uk / www.thinkyouknow.com Internet Watch Foundation - To report inappropriate / illegal content - www.iwf.org.uk
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