Section 9: Ban on Child Sexual Exploitation in Uganda
9.Prohibition of sexual exploitation
(1)A person shall not engage a child in any work or trade that exposes the child to activities of a sexual nature whether paid for or not.
(2)For avoidance of doubt, it shall be unlawful for any person to use—
(a)inducement or coercion in the encouragement of a child to engage in any sexual activity;
(b)children in prostitution or other unlawful sexual practices; and
(c)children in pornographic performances or materials.
(3)Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
Plain English Summary
Every child has the right to be protected from sexual exploitation. No one may force or encourage a child into any sexual activity, prostitution, or p...
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