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

Source: The Guardian Published Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:09:49 GMT
Pornography showing strangulation and incest to be banned in UK from early November

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Key context: <p>Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation</p><p>Pornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned from early November, the UK government has announced.</p><p>The content will be outlawed from 6 November after cross-party pressure prompted ministers to announce new legislation earlier this year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/16/pornography-strangulation-incest-ban-uk-november">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

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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