Protecting children from internet pornography? A critical assessment of statutory age verification and its enforcement in the UK

What is it about?

The UK is the first country to introduce compulsory age-verification checks for those seeking to access pornographic materials online, in order to protect children from exposure to such content. This paper assesses the new regulations and arrangements for their enforcement, identifying numerous flaws that threaten to undermine its effectiveness. It points to remedial measures and alternative approaches that may help to better protect children online.

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