Acerca de Europol

Law enforcement website for Europe-based crimes.

Afghanistan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Afghanistan.

Algeria National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Algeria.

Angola National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Angola.

Argentina National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Argentina.

Australia National and Regional Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Australia.

Austria National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Austria.

Bahamas National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Bahamas.

Bahrain National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Bahrain.

Balance of Child Rights and Duty of Care (NSPCC, UK)

An explanation of Gillick competency and Fraser guidelines in children’s rights, and how to balance children’s rights with the responsibility…

Bangladesh National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Bangladesh.

Blog: Employment law, child protection and safeguarding – where is the link? by Farrer & Co.

Boarding schools: national minimum standards (DfE, UK)

UK minimum standard that boarding schools must meet to safeguard and protect the children in their care.

Botswana National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Botswana.

Brazil National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Brazil.

Cambodia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Cambodia

Canada National and Province Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Canada.

Child Protection Website for Netherlands

Netherland police website.

Child Protection Website for New Zealand

New Zealand police website.

Child Records Retention and Storage Guidelines (NSPCC) UK

Guidelines for the retention, storage and destruction of child protection records relating to children and adults.

Chile National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Chile.

China National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for China.

Colombia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Columbia.

Costa Rica National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Costa Rica.

Criminal Background Checks for EU Citizens in EU Schools

Explanation of the EU system and how a current background check from one EU country effectively covers all previous EU…

Cuba National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Cuba.

Czech Republic National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for the Czech Republic.

Data Protection/GDPR Toolbox for Schools, UK (DfE)

Toolkit for the policies and processes schools and multi-academy trusts need to protect personal data and respond effectively to a…

Dominican Republic National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for the Dominican Republic.

Early Years Statutory Framework (DfE, UK)

UK mandatory framework for care facilities for children from birth to five years old.

Ecuador National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Ecuador.

Egypt National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Egypt.

El Salvador National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for El Salvador.

EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in the Official Journal of the European Union

The official 2016 document of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the processing of personal data…

Europol Preventing Online Sexual Coercion and Extortion (multiple languages)

Explains online sexual coercion and exploitation, and how to report it.

France National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for France.

Georgia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Georgia.

Germany National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Germany

Greece National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Greece

Grooming por Internet de Niños, Niñas, y Adolescentes con fines Sexuales: Modelo de Legislación (ICMEC)

Global legislative review on internet grooming.

Guatemala National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Guatemala.

Haiti National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Haiti.

Honduras National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Honduras.

Hong Kong National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Hong Kong.

How to obtain an Overseas Criminal Record Check (CPNI)

Guidance for Employers and Employees on how to obtain criminal records disclosure on individuals in 64 countries, including detailed information…

India National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for India.

Indonesia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Indonesia.

InHope Global CSAM Legislative Overview

Overview providing a comprehensive analysis of national, regional, and international laws regulating child sexual abuse and exploitation online across 61…

InHope Global CSAM Legislative Overview Report

Council of Europe overview of national CSAM legislations in INHOPE Member Countries and the Lanzarote Convention State Parties.

International Legal Instruments including UN Rights of the Child (ICMEC)

List of international laws that protect children.

Ireland National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Ireland.

Japan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Japan.

Jordan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Jordan.

Kazakhstan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Kazakhstan.

Keeping Children Safe in Education: statutory guidance for schools (DfE, UK)

UK mandatory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

Kenya National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Kenya.

Kuwait National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Kuwait.

Laos National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Laos.

Lithuania National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Lithuania.

Malawi National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Malawi.

Malaysia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Malaysia.

Mexico National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Mexico.

Moldova National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Moldova.

Mongolia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Mongolia.

Morocco National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Morocco.

Namibia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Namibia.

National Sex Offender Quick Search for US Citizens (NSOPW, US Department of Justice)

Online search sex offender registries for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Country.

Netherlands National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for the Netherlands.

Nigeria National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Nigeria.

Oman National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Oman.

Online Grooming of Children for Sexual Purposes (ICMEC)

Suggested legislation against grooming and country reviews

Online Grooming of Children for Sexual Purposes: Model Legislation & Global Review (ICMEC, 2017)

Online Grooming of Children Report (ICMEC)

The document focuses on online grooming of children for sexual purposes, highlighting the increasing trend and advocating for legislative action,…

Pakistan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Pakistan.

Panama National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Panama.

Peru National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Peru.

Philippines National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for the Philippines.

Police Child Protection Website for Italy

Italian police website for online safety (in Italian).

Portugal National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Portugal.

Record Keeping Guidance for Child Protection (NSPCC)

Guidance on keeping and managing records about child protection concerns, including policies and procedures on the retention and storage of…

Review of School Records and Safe Data Destruction Checklist UK (DfE)

Template checklist for an annual GDPR review of school records, including destruction of data at the appropriate time, aligned with…

Romania National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Romania.

Saint Lucia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Singapore National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Singapore.

Slovenia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Slovenia.

South Africa Policy and Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for South Africa.

South Korea National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for South Korea.

Spain National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Spain.

Sri Lanka National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Sri Lanka

Switzerland National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Switzerland.

Taiwan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Taiwan.

Tanzania National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Tanzania.

Thailand National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Thailand.

Trinidad & Tobago National Legislation (ICMEC)

Tunisia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Tunisia.

Turkey National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Turkey.

Uganda National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Uganda.

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior Website

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior website with useful links.

United Arab Emirates National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for the United Arab Emirates.

United Kingdom National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for the United Kingdom

Uruguay National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Uruguay.

US Mandatory Reporting Legislation by State (HHS)

Database for U.S. on statutes from individual States and Territories on issues related to a variety of child welfare topics.

US Passports and International Megan’s Law (US Department of State)

Explanation of Megan’s Law in the U.S. and offenders being able to travel.

US States Requiring Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for School Staff (Enough Abuse Campaign)

Interactive U.S. map providing up-to-date information on the approaches states have taken to strengthen the capacity of their schools to…

US: Federal Title IX of the US Education Amendments of 1972 (DOE, OCR)

Summary of the Title IX law which protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that…

Uzbekistan National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Uzbekistan.

Vietnam National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Vietnam.

Virtual Global Taskforce – Tackling the Global Threat From Child Sexual Abuse

Information on the international alliance of 15 dedicated law enforcement agencies working together to tackle the global threat from child…

What You Need to Know Background Screening (US Department of Justice)

A guide providing an overview of background screening for all community members who play an active role in building protective…

Zambia National Legislation (ICMEC)

Child protection legislation overview for Zambia.