The UK government will ban online pornography depicting strangulation or incest from November 6. The new rules, stemming from a 2025 review, aim to prevent the normalization of harmful acts among young people. Violators face up to five years imprisonment for publication.
The new legislation targets the normalization of harmful sexual acts depicted in pornography, aiming to protect young people and transform the online landscape. The government's action signals a shift in regulatory approach to online content with potential real-world consequences.
The UK government has announced that online pornography depicting strangulation or incestuous relationships will be banned from November 6. The new rules follow a 2025 review that found choking depictions were prevalent on popular porn sites and contributed to normalizing the act among young people. Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones emphasized that the measures aim to prevent the normalization of sexually violent content and its potential impact on real-life behavior, particularly among young individuals. The legislation amends the Crime and Policing Bill, making the possession or publication of such content criminal offenses.
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