Pornography showing strangulation and incest to be banned in UK from early November
Summary
The UK government will ban online pornography showing strangulation, incest, or pretending to involve children under 16 starting 6 November. This decision follows a report that linked such content to real-life harm and calls for stronger regulation of the pornography industry.Key Facts
- The ban begins on 6 November 2025.
- Online pornography depicting strangulation, incest, or adults pretending to be related or underage will be illegal.
- The ban aims to prevent harmful ideas about healthy relationships, especially for young people.
- A report by Conservative peer Gabby Bertin recommended these changes after finding serious concerns about violent and disturbing pornography.
- Non-fatal strangulation is already illegal, but showing it online was not banned before.
- Campaign groups supporting women’s safety praised the ban and highlighted the risks violent pornography poses.
- The government plans to enforce this ban and update laws to require online platforms to remove such content.
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