Seafarers Arrested on Pornography Charges
Australia
North has been advised that a number of seafarers have been arrested recently in connection with child pornography offences in Australian ports. The evidence is usually found on seafarers’ laptops.
We are grateful to correspondents Aus Ship P&I for providing the bulletin which may be accessed here.
UK Pornography Arrests
27 May 2009 – A number of mariners have been arrested recently on pornography charges in UK ports as a result of joint exercises between customs officers and police. Apparently the offending material was contained on personal computer equipment. Members and seafarers are reminded that images which may be acceptable in some cultures or jurisdictions may not be acceptable elsewhere in the world.
Click here for a client alert issued by Hill Dickinson.