In order to set up a base document regarding legislation of the member countries of the International Criminal Police Organisation-Interpol on child sex abuse, including online abuse, Interpol asked member countries to provide a summary of the applicable legal texts regarding these offences.

Attached are the replies received by Interpol, country by country, and in one of the official Interpol languages chosen by the country (Arabic, English, French or Spanish). The legislation contained herein is not always an official translation of the law. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given that the material is free from error or omission. Judicial decisions and amendments may have affected the validity of the laws included.

The answers have been classified under the following headings:
- Ages for legal purposes
- Rape
- Child prostitution
- Child pornography
- Internet
- Extra-territorial legislation

Some legislation makes specific reference to child prostitution and child pornography. If this is not the case, extracts are given concerning prostitution or pornography in general, if available. [Source: CRIN]