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Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.
People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year.
Consultation on age verification in connection with alcohol sales.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DCMS’ impact assessment of the Age verification for pornographic material online.
Part 3 of the Digital Economy Bill concerns protections for children online
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