Key Facts

• The restrictions cover explicit, realistic depictions of strangulation or suffocation.
• The law covers penetrative sexual activity portrayed as involving specified relatives, including some stepfamily and foster-family relationships.
• It also covers sexual activity involving at least two people when one appears to be, or is pretending to be, younger than 16.
• The measures apply to realistic images of people, including realistic AI-generated images, and do not ban all pornography or adult role-play.
• Possession can carry a maximum prison sentence of two years for strangulation, suffocation, or specified incestuous material, and three years for material involving someone who appears to be under 16.
• Publishing any of the prohibited material can carry a maximum prison sentence of five years; publication includes uploading, sharing, or otherwise making images available.
• The article says people must permanently delete prohibited material they possess and remove previously uploaded material if it remains available to others before November 6.
• Under separate Online Safety Act duties, Ofcom can fine platforms up to £18 million or 10 percent of qualifying worldwide revenue, whichever is higher.