Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning
Most Australians would be shocked to learn that child-like sex dolls are manufactured, sold online and intercepted at our borders. These dolls, which can be purchased online, are made to look like people under the age of 17 and to allow the user to simulate sexual intercourse. Importing these products is illegal. Possession is also a Commonwealth offence carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment. Available figures indicate the scale is significant, but difficult to track consistently…
Where: Australia
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