New York, 25 May 2000
Objective
The Optional Protocol supplements the provisions of the Convention on the
Rights of the Child by providing detailed requirements for the criminalization
of violations of the rights of children in the context of the sale of children,
child prostitution and child pornography.
Key Provisions
The Optional Protocol provides definitions for the offences of "sale of
children", "child prostitution" and "child pornography". It sets standards
for the treatment of violations under domestic law, including with regard
to offenders, protection of victims and prevention efforts. It also provides
a framework for increased international cooperation in these areas, in
particular for the prosecution of offenders.