Underage porn now banned in the UK

Recently, Parliament has passed a bill to extend the meaning of underage pornographic material to include art or any other depictions of which is “the predominant image conveyed is that of a child” and will also include non-photographic images. The bill has also been royally signed and now passed as a law with offenders expecting as much as 3 years in prison for possession.

The impact on this is highly controversial for its enactment. Since any image, even if the characters are regarded as over 18, if deemed having a minor or “the predominant image conveyed is that of a child” (diminutive in build, small or flat chested, lack of pubic hair, etc.) will be regarded as illegal. Also, even images ‘sexual’ (note, the law did not straight out say pornographic/obscene) in nature can be filed as an offense. Defense though are highly subjective such as the accused having no has not seen the image before, or has no prior knowledge that the image is offending. Like I said, very weak and subjective defense.

But one must also note the enforcement record of Britain with their other laws that affect the general otaku culture in their lands; I’m talking about the anti-piracy law and the non-violent pornography law. Will the underage porn ban also be a soon-to-be forgotten one?

Cromne