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Porn Ban In UK Early November

16 Oct

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Laura CressBBC
Harry TaylorEvening Standard
Jamie GriersonThe Guardian

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Non-fatal strangulation is already an offence if someone does not consent - but its depiction online is currently not illegal.

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16 Oct
Non-fatal strangulation is already an offence if someone does not consent - but its depiction online is currently not illegal.
3 outlets · BBC

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16 Oct Pornography showing strangulation and incest to be banned in UK from early November
The Guardian
16 Oct Ban on strangulation and incest in porn to come into force in November
Evening Standard
16 Oct Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
BBC

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