A Bill to prohibit the distribution of sexually explicit images via the internet and text message without the consent of the subjects of the images; to provide that mobile phones and other devices capable of connection to the internet be set by manufacturers as a default to deny access to pornography; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
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The bill would make it illegal to share sexually explicit images online or by text message without the person’s consent. It would also require manufacturers to set a default on all internet-connected devices to block access to pornography, with users able to change the setting if they wish. The aim is to protect individuals from non-consensual image distribution and to reduce access to explicit content by default.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move to a committee for detailed scrutiny and then proceed through the remaining parliamentary stages.
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10 Sept 2014
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 10 September 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
