Police searched my home for child porn?

[Boudicca]

Firstly, you obviously have reasons why you were reading about 'pedos' as you put it who have been arrested. You need to have a good reason and to explain this to the police if questioned/arrested. Secondly as long as you sent pictures back that you did not yourself download, just state this. However, you should see this from the Police's point of view - or anyone's - unless you are a criminologist doing research it's your reason for looking for this information that is paramount. The police should have had a permit for searching your home - make sure you get a copy. Also find yourself a solicitor - IMMEDIATELY as it's got this far; a good one will discuss with you your reasons and form any mish mash of argument on your part into a coherent one.