Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2025-06-11
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Eileen Flynn (IND), Administrative Panel

I move amendment No. 40:
In page 6, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following:
"Evidence and procedure
9. (1) Evidence that was collected, obtained or admissible in relation to an offence involving child pornography shall be deemed to be collected, obtained or admissible in relation to an offence involving child sexual abuse material.
(2) Expert witnesses, opinions, evidence or testimony previously admissible in relation to child pornography shall be deemed equally admissible in relation to child sexual abuse material.".
This amendment relates to safeguarding victims and is concerned with terminology usage. It is not only a very simple proposal, it is also very effective. I hope the Minister of State will accept it.

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