This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

EU lawmakers back tougher child sexual abuse law, targeting AI and livestreaming

( June 17, 2025, 11:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Parliament today adopted its position on draft legislation to update the EU’s 2011 directive on child sexual abuse and exploitation. Backed by 599 votes, the proposal expands criminal offenses to cover deepfakes and livestreamed abuse, introduces tougher penalties, removes statutes of limitations, and criminalizes AI systems used for abuse. Talks with the Council of the EU and European Commission on a consensus version of the update are set to begin on June 23.Statement follows....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login