News · 10 April 2026
Lords Vote to Ban Stepfamily Pornography Content
Anyone possessing or distributing stepfamily sexual content will now face criminal charges, with offenders risking up to five years in prison. The House of Lords approved a government amendment banning the creation and sharing of such material. The vote was razor-thin — 144 in favour against 143 opposed — making it one of Parliament's closest recent divisions.
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