UK porn content ban takes effect
The gist
UK rules took effect November 6 banning possession or publication of porn showing choking, incest or child roleplay.
Offenders face up to five years in prison, and existing images must be deleted.
How it unfolded
- Apr 10, 2026The government announces amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to criminalise possessing or publishing pornography depicting incest, certain step or foster relations, and adults roleplaying as children.
- Oct 15, 2026The government says porn showing choking or incest will be banned from November 6 in England and Wales.
- Oct 28, 2026Adult marketplace iWantClips announces changes in line with the Crime and Policing Act 2026, taking effect November 6.
Key terms
- Conservative peer
- A member of the UK House of Lords who belongs to the Conservative Party.
- Labour
- A centre-left political party in the United Kingdom, one of the country's two main parties.
- Crime and Policing Act 2026
- A law passed by the UK Parliament dealing with crime and policing.
Source: Wikipedia