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Sack The Act – The Fight Back Against The Appalling Online Safety Act

A new campaign aims to end the British government’s oppressive internet censorship laws before they cause more harm than they already have.

Foregone Conclusions In Search Of Evidence: Yet Another British Government Moral Panic

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The head of the newly-announced ‘review’ into the effects of adult entertainment sounds suspiciously as though she has already made her mind up on the subject.

Britain’s New Moral Panic Part Two: ‘Reviewing’ The Censorship Laws

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Britain has a plethora of laws relating to pornography and sex – yet is still determined to find room for more.

What, Exactly, Is ‘Legal But Harmful’ And Who Gets To Draw The Line?

Giving the government and lickspittle quangos powers to prevent legal discourse under a vague definition of ‘harm’ is something that we should all object to.

The Real-World Consequences Of Outlawing Porn

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Censoring adult entertainment does not reduce demand – it just allows fraudsters, blackmailers and corruption to flourish.

YouTube Makes The First Move Towards An ID-Regulated Internet

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YouTube announce that physical proof of identity might now be required to watch age-restricted videos in Europe.

The Porn Block Is Confined To The Dustbin Of History… For Now

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The British government’s internet censorship plans are dead… for now.

Porn Wars – Sex, Lies And The Battle To Control Britain’s Internet

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Anti-porn research from official bodies is often filled with scare headlines that the facts simply don’t match. Here’s our examination of one such sensationalist report.