Subsequently, one may also ask, what does it mean making indecent images?
The Protection of Children Act defines the production of an indecent image as “the taking or making any image at source, for instance, the original image”. It is a grave offence for which custodial sentences are highly likely.
Similarly, what are the categories of indecent images? Assessment Levels
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Images involving penetrative sexual activity; images involving sexual activity with an animal or sadism. |
| B | Images involving non-penetrative sexual activity. |
| C | Other indecent images not falling within categories A or B. |
Also to know, what does Category A indecent images mean?
Indecent images fall into 3 categories of seriousness. Category A – This relates to images involving penetrative sexual activity, sexual activity with an animal or sadism. Category B – Images involving non-penetrative sexual activity. Category C – Indecent images not falling within categories A or B.
What is a prohibited image?
(2)A prohibited image is an image which— (a)is pornographic, (b)falls within subsection (6), and. (c)is grossly offensive, disgusting or otherwise of an obscene character.
