New UK porn laws to ban ‘non-conventional’ sex videos as government continues crackdown on adult content

0
New UK porn laws to ban 'non-conventional' sex videos as government continues crackdown on adult content deemed unacceptable.

The UK government is looking to pass new rules that would see sites hosting “non-conventional” porn videos blocked from UK users.

As ever, the problem lies in the fuzzy lack of definition contained within the boundaries of “non-conventional” sex acts, which can include things like female ejaculation, and other things you personally may or may not be interested in, but aren’t criminal acts.

“Although it is nominally designed to enforce the [Obscene Publications Act] guidelines of the Crown Prosecution Service, in practice it draws far tighter lines, many of them inexplicable. The ban on female ejaculation is a particularly strange example,” Jerry Barnett, author of Porn Panic, told The Guardian.

Other new measures aimed at protecting children include blocking access to any website that hosts pornography but fails to put strict age verification checks in place – which would include sites like Reddit or Twitter as well as sites that primarily host pornography. These checks would likely need to include a verification method such as a credit card and sites that don’t comply could see payment processors block them from using their services, thereby cutting off their funding.

The move came just three days after the UK enacted the new Investigatory Powers Act, which gives a wide-range of different government a complete list of user’s Web browsing data, which ISPs are now obliged to provide.

It shouldn’t really need pointing out that having a huge database of the nation’s browsing habits is a bad idea from a data security perspective, but given the wide range of agencies that can access it and the inevitability of data leaking, it seems a matter of ‘when’, rather than ‘if’ it happens.

Affiliate Disclosure
Some articles contain affiliate links that allow us to earn money if you decide to purchase any of these products or services. This does not cost you any extra, and it allows us to continue to run this independent website without ads. Affiliate links have no relation to review ratings or other editorial coverage. You can read the full policy here.

Ben
Ben

Ben Woods is a passionate journalist, editor, and media adviser who not only brought SEXTECHGUIDE to life but keeps it running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Before embarking on this exciting journey, Ben's work reached millions of people through reputable publications such as WIRED, TrustedReviews, The Inquirer, V3, CNET, ZDNet, and The Next Web, among many more. Ben dives deep into the realms of tech, sex, and the future on SEXTECHGUIDE, inviting readers to explore the intriguing intersection of these domains.

Be the first to leave a comment

Leave a reply

SEXTECHGUIDE
LATEST
Comparisons
20+ Best VR Porn Sites
6+ Best Gay & Trans VR Porn Sites
10+ Best AI Porn Generators
3+ Best AI Girlfriend Apps
9+ Best XXX Cam Sites
15+ Best Chromecast Porn Sites
13+ Best Porn Apps
9+ Best iPhone Porn Sites
Ultimate Sound-responsive Vibrator Guide
6+ OnlyFans Alternatives
10+ Best Toys for People with Disabilities
14+ Best Mini Vibrators
13 Sex Tech Solutions for Premature Ejaculation
7-Step Guide to Camming
Watch VR Porn on Any Headset
Consent 101