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The UK will become the first country in the world to bring in age-verification for online pornography when the measures come into force on 15 July 2019.
Pornographic websites that refuse to stop children accessing explicit content will be blocked under new Government plans.
Prime Minister David Cameron is determined to introduce age verification mechanisms to restrict under 18s’ access to pornographic websites.
Public consultation launched to require age verification for pornographic content online.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Knowles on 25 August 2016.
People who maliciously share sexually explicit pictures of former partners will face prosecution under new laws.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Employment Tribunal decision.
On Sunday 8th February Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan launched a helpline to support victims of ‘revenge porn’.
David Cameron made a speech about cracking down on online pornography and making the internet safer for children on 22 July 2013.
A series of tougher sentencing measures, new criminal offences and a more balanced judicial review system will come into force when the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 takes effect on 13 April.
A speech examiniming revenge pornography, internet trolling, freedom of speech and contempt of court in the digital age.
The PM spoke about new measures to eradicate online child abuse including blocking search results, identifying images and law enforcement.
Helene Reardon-Bond delivers speech reaffirming the UK's commitment to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms.
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