Bad news for kinky Brits
The gist
England and Wales now criminalize possessing or publishing porn depicting strangulation, incest roleplay or under-16 performers.
Independent UK sex workers and platforms face the biggest hit.
How it unfolded
- 2014The British Board of Film Classification tried to ban a list of erotic acts from video-on-demand and streaming services; protesters doing face-sit-ins outside Parliament said the ban targeted acts prioritizing women's pleasure.
- 2019The 2014 ban was overturned.
- 2026The Crime and Policing Bill went through Parliament earlier this year.
Key terms
- British Board of Film Classification
- A non-governmental British organisation founded in 1912 that classifies and censors films and video works released in the UK.
- Conservative peer
- A member of the UK House of Lords who belongs to the Conservative Party.
- sex offenders
- People who have committed sexual offences and whose activities authorities may track through a registry.
Source: Wikipedia