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
This bill would prohibit distributing sexually explicit images via the internet or text messages without the person depicted’s consent. It would also require manufacturers to ship internet-enabled devices with a default setting that blocks access to pornography.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
