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UK High Court Allows London Clergyman's Campaign for Age Verification Review
Following a religiously inspired campaign by a London clergyman, the High Court in the U.K. has opened the way for a legal challenge to the government’s 2019 decision to suspend the implementation of an age verification scheme for “pornography sites.”
UK-Based Dusk Films Releases 'Shop Lifting Sluts: Tats & Brats'
Dusk Films, creator of the series "Nerd Pervert," has released the first installment of a new series titled "Shop Lifting Sluts: Tats & Brats."
Elle UK Marks 'No Nut November' by Endorsing Debunked Notion of 'Porn Addiction'
The British edition of Elle magazine has decided to mark “No Nut November” by publishing a lengthy article fully endorsing the discredited notion of “porn addiction.”
UK-Based Online Video Platforms Threatened With Fines Over 'Harmful' Content
U.K. media regulator Ofcom — currently led by conservative Boris Johnson appointee Melanie Dawes — today issued “new guidance" for video-sharing platform providers regarding what the government considers “measures to protect users from harmful material.”
UK Press, Anti-Porn Activists Exploit Shocking Murder, Call for Censorship
Several anti-porn activists and editorialists in the U.K. have attempted over the last few days to shift the conversation about the killing of a woman by a man — later revealed to be a member of the Metropolitan police who falsely arrested her and abducted her — towards a condemnation of all “online pornography” and a renewed call for state censorship.
US Activist to Stage Anti-Porn Conference to Influence UK Sex Ed
A veteran U.S.-based anti-porn activist has announced she will organize a sex-ed conference next month “in response to the desperate demand from the (British) educational world requesting assistance teaching the subject (after it became mandatory in UK schools in September 2020).”
UK Parliament Forms 'Super Committee' to Review Proposed 'Online Safety Bill'
The UK Parliament has formed a joint "super committee" to pore over the government's proposed Online Safety Bill and has called for public comment on the legislation.
UK Industry Group UKAP Rebrands as SNAP
U.K. adult industry group UKAP has announced it has rebranded as SNAP (Support Network for Adult Professionals).
UK Digital Secretary Details 'Online Harms Bill' Proposal
Boris Johnson’s Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden delineated his government’s proposal for a U.K. “Online Harms Bill” before parliament today, giving watchdog entity Ofcom regulatory power to “block access to online services” that are found to “fail to do enough to protect children and other users.”
UK Naked Men Saddles Up for 'Hole Rider'
UK Naked Men is rolling out its latest all-male, all-sex title "Hole Rider."
UK Naked Men Streets Sexfest 'Bad Lads Get Loaded'
UK Naked Men has announced the release of their newest title, “Bad Lads Get Loaded," with a tagline that reads, "Five scenes, two hours of filth."
Satisfyer's 'Double Whale' Named Among 'Best Sex Toys for Couples' by Glamour UK
Satisfyer’s Double Whale has been named one of the “Best Sex Toys for Couples” by Glamour UK magazine, in an article published this week.
UK: Daily Mail Report Stigmatizes Online Sex Workers
Amidst increasing calls for government intervention on freedom of online expression, right-wing U.K. tabloid The Daily Mail continued their attack on the adult industry and sex workers with a stigmatizing report using blatantly classist and stigmatizing language.
U.K. Lawsuit Demanding Implementation of Age Verification Moves Forward
A U.K. judge allowed a coalition of age verification companies and pro-regulation nonprofits on Thursday to move forward with their legal battle to compel the government to introduce a mandatory age verification system for adult content.
Lovehoney Survey Reveals UK Sex Plans for Leap Day 2020
A new Lovehoney survey reports that a majority of Britons are planning on using February 29 to have sex.
Pornhub Reveals Reach During 2019 UK Election
As politics spreads as a spectator sport across so many nations these days, it seems Brits also prioritize their political fandom over their porn consumption — at least briefly.
UK Age Verification Efforts Continue Despite Recent Setback
One of the biggest challenges facing the online adult entertainment industry over the past few years has been keeping abreast of the U.K.’s efforts to mandate age verification before allowing the country’s consumers to access age-restricted materials.
Cosmopolitan UK Profiles Erika Lust's 'Non-Male-Centric' VR Project
The U.K. edition of Cosmopolitan magazine has published a feature about Erika Lust’s new VR short, "360 Degrees of Lust."
UK Alcohol Body Forces Supermarket Chain to Rename 'Porn Star Martini'
The U.K.’s alcohol industry self-regulatory body has ordered supermarket chain Marks & Spencer to rename Porn Star Martini, their passion fruit-flavored vodka mix.
BBFC to Give UK Age Verification Update at XBIZ Berlin
Providing the newest insider insights into one of the most confusing issues facing adult website owners in 2019, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) will present an exclusive update on the rollout of mandatory age verification in the United Kingdom at the upcoming XBIZ Berlin show.