Pseudo-photograph
Encyclopedia
A pseudo-photograph is "an image
, whether made by computer-graphics or otherwise howsoever, which appears to be a photograph".
Although the term pseudo-photograph can be applied regardless of what it depicts, in law its meaning is especially relevant regarding child pornography
.
In the UK, the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
amended the Protection of Children Act 1978
so as to define the concept of an "indecent pseudo-photograph of a child".
Image
An image is an artifact, for example a two-dimensional picture, that has a similar appearance to some subject—usually a physical object or a person.-Characteristics:...
, whether made by computer-graphics or otherwise howsoever, which appears to be a photograph".
Although the term pseudo-photograph can be applied regardless of what it depicts, in law its meaning is especially relevant regarding child pornography
Child pornography
Child pornography refers to images or films and, in some cases, writings depicting sexually explicit activities involving a child...
.
In the UK, the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It introduced a number of changes to the existing law, most notably in the restriction and reduction of existing rights and in greater penalties for certain "anti-social" behaviours...
amended the Protection of Children Act 1978
Protection of Children Act 1978
The Protection of Children Act 1978 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.The Protection of Children Bill was put before Parliament as a Private Member's Bill by Cyril Townsend in the 1977-1978 session of Parliament....
so as to define the concept of an "indecent pseudo-photograph of a child".