What Counts as an Indecent Image?
UK law defines indecent images broadly, covering anything that depicts a person under the age of 18 in a sexualised or exploitative context. This includes:
- Nude or semi-nude children shown in a sexual way
- Children engaged in sexual activity
- Images posed to provoke sexual interest
- Pseudo-photographs (manipulated or computer-generated)
- AI-created or cartoon material depicting child abuse
The category of the image — A, B or C — plays a key role in sentencing. Under the Category A indecent images law, the most severe material (e.g. penetrative acts or sadism) attracts the harshest penalties.
How We Defend These Cases
Every case is different, and so is our strategy. If you’ve been accused of possessing indecent images, we may:
- Challenge attribution (e.g. who accessed or downloaded the material)
- Review whether the material meets the legal threshold of "indecent"
- Examine forensic procedure flaws or unauthorised searches
- Identify unauthorised third-party access, malware, or cloud-sync issues
- Present psychological evidence, personal background, or rehabilitation work as part of mitigation
Our legal team has extensive experience in mounting a robust defence for child pornography charges in the UK, ensuring your case is handled with precision and confidentiality.