Bill C-270, also known as the Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act, aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding pornographic material. The bill seeks to prevent the making, distribution, and advertising of pornographic content for commercial purposes without verifying that all individuals depicted were at least 18 years old and had given their explicit, written consent at the time of creation, and have not subsequently withdrawn that consent in writing. It defines key terms such as "consent" and "pornographic material."
The bill outlines offenses related to the creation and distribution of pornographic material, specifying potential penalties including fines and imprisonment. It also addresses evidentiary matters, stating that corporations are presumed to be acting for commercial purposes unless proven otherwise. There are stipulations around age verification, public good defense, and aggravating factors that a court must consider during sentencing.
Furthermore, the bill allows courts to issue orders prohibiting offenders from using the internet or other digital networks, requiring them to remove the offending material from their computer systems and the internet. It also enables the Governor in Council to make regulations regarding documentation for age verification and consent, as well as record-keeping requirements for makers and distributors of pornographic material.
Crime
Bill C-270 introduces new offenses related to the making and distribution of pornographic material without proper age verification and consent. It outlines penalties for these offenses, including fines and imprisonment. The bill also allows courts to issue orders restricting offenders' internet use and requiring them to remove offending material from their systems and the internet. Failure to comply with court orders is also an offense.