Japan and Russia are the only two G8 countries that do not ban civil possession of child pornography.

Sunday 11th October, 04:50 AM JST

Ann Veneman, executive director of UNICEF, the U.N. body that campaigns for children’s rights. (Japan Times)

dammit at 07:47 AM JST - 11th October

But surely the G8 only consists of 8 countries?

I want to know how many countries there are in the world that do not ban civil possession of child pornography.

Then I'll be really interested.
dammit at 07:48 AM JST - 11th October

Besides, if a quarter of the G8 countries allow (in effect) child porn, what use is the group of 8 anyway?
neverknow2 at 07:53 AM JST - 11th October

what use is the group of 8 anyway?

It's to make rich countries richer. No one puts too much pressure on these two countries, because their money is needed.
TokyoXtreme at 12:41 PM JST - 11th October

Well, as long as the possession of the child pornography is kept civil, then there should be no complaint. But once the possession becomes egregious, then we have a problem. Interesting how possession of CP is tolerated and legal whereas possession of a naturally growing plant (cannabis or magic mushrooms) brings severe prison time. The whole CP industry requires victimization in order to thrive; much like pachinko.
Midnightpromise at 02:12 PM JST - 11th October

Keep child pornography "civil", thats the wildest thing I have heard in quite some time.....
Ishimaru at 02:22 PM JST - 11th October

I never would have guess that Russia did not ban civil possession of pornography.

The world is changing as we know it.