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Pornography: Internet

Asked by Josh Fenton-GlynnLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 115717

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps is the Government taking to protect adults from harmful pornographic content online.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The Online Safety Act’s illegal content safety duties cover illegal extreme pornographic content; ensuring companies put in place safety measures which mitigate and manage risks. Providers must implement safety by design measures to mitigate illegal activity, reduce the risk of users carrying out illegal activity, and take down illegal content when it appears.

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