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Pornography: Internet

Commons · Question 115718 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has his Department made of the potential merits of moderating online porn companies which promote harmful content.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 12 Mar 2026

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 activ...