All-party group says there is extensive evidence that consuming pornography fuels sexual violence
Action must be taken against pornography to help end the “epidemic” of male violence against women and girls, according to a cross-party group of MPs.
A substantial proportion of mainstream pornography features physically aggressive behaviour by men against women, says a report by the group. The MPs say there is extensive evidence that consuming pornography fuels sexual violence and influences viewers’ behaviour, or “sexual scripts”, as well as perpetuating racist stereotypes.
Making regulation of pornography consistent across online platforms, amid criticism that the online safety bill has differing approaches to sites that host user-generated pornography compared with other pornography sites.
Requiring age checks for accessing adult material online.
Making online platforms verify that every individual featured in pornographic content on their platform is an adult and gave their permission for the content to be published.
A comprehensive government review of laws on pornography and obscenity.
