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1. Introduction. 2. Elements of the definitions. 2.1. Child pornography. 2.2. Virtual child pornography. 2.3. What is the criminal act. 2.4. What is the sexual act. 2.5. The relevance of the age of a child. 2.6. Locus delicti. 2.6.1. Council framework decision on execution in the European Unionorder freezing property or evidence. 2.6.2. Proposal for a Council Decision on the European evidence warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings. 2.6.3. European arrest warrant (Extradition). 2.7. The offenders. 3. Comparison of the relevant legislation in the Member States. 3.1. The age of a victim and penalties. 3.2. Accountability of the Internet Service providers, natural and legal persons. 3.2.1. Council directive on electronic commerce and the liability of Internet service providers. 3.2.2. Convention on Cyber Crime, Council of Europe. 4. Conclusions.5. Recommendations. Annex I – Matrix on Child Pornography legislation in EU Member States 2005.Annex II –The legislation on Child Pornography in the Member States