The term 'indecent images of children' means a sexual image of a child (anyone under the age of 18). It includes: nude or partially clothed children. children sexually posing. ... images depicting children engaging in both penetrative and non-penetrative sexual activity.

What is the sentence for indecent images?

The indecent images offences have a statutory maximum of five years' imprisonment for possession of images and 10 years' imprisonment for the distribution, taking or making of such images. Sentences passed for an offence cannot be higher than the statutory maximum.

What is classed as indecent?

To be classed as 'indecent', the image must be of a person under 18 years old, but it can also refer to animals. Whether material is 'indecent' is for a jury to decide, but examples include: Nude or partially clothed children. Children sexually posing. Self-generated sexual images by children (selfies)