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| UK Government cracks down on internet porn |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 23:37 by Andy Holliday |
UK Government are to ban obscene pornographic and sexually violent images on the internet under new proposals by the Home Office.
A new offence of possession of violent and abusive pornography would mean any images acquired electronically would be illegal.
The internet is not covered by the Obscene Publications Act 1959, which covers all other forms of publication.
Home Office minister Paul Goggins has published a consultation paper and also said:
"This is material which is extremely offensive to the vast majority of people. The fact that it is available over the internet should in no way legitimise it."
The plans have been praised by Metropolitan Police Commander and ACPO representative Dave Johnston who said:
"The internet is being targeted more and more by those who create sites that specialise in sexual violence and other types of extreme perversion."
A Home Office spokesman said the new legislation would not affect those who come into contact with pornographic material by accident.
Respondents to the paper will be asked to consider whether they think such legislation is necessary.
They will also be asked how the law could be amended and what material should fall under the new guidelines.
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