Pornography showing strangulation and incest to be banned in UK from early November

The Guardian16 October 2026, 07:09 UTCUnited Kingdom

Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulationPornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned from early November, the UK government has announced.The content will be outlawed from 6 November after cross-party pressure prompted ministers to announce new legislation earlier this year. Continue reading...

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