With children having access to the internet at increasingly younger ages, they are now faced with ethical decisions about how to benefit from new technology without - often unknowingly - venturing into illegal territory.
The illegal downloading of media is, for many, a confusing area. The practice is rife among young people. It is estimated that 61 per cent of MP3 players belonging to 14- to 17-year-olds contain illegally copied songs. There is obviously a need to clarify young people's understanding of what is legal and to reinforce the reality that online offences are just as serious as crimes committed in other environments.
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