Digital Economy Act 2017 (Amendment) (Definition of Extreme Pornography) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Amends the definition of extreme pornography in the Digital Economy Act 2017.
• Introduced in the Lords (HL) and currently at the second reading.
• Could affect enforcement, and what content is illegal to possess or distribute under the Act.
• Will need to pass through both Houses of Parliament to become law.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Lords. The next step is Committee Stage in the Lords, followed by further readings before potentially moving to the Commons.