UK Bans Online Pornography Depicting Strangulation: New Digital Safety Measures Explained

Nov 04, 2025 11:47 pm CST

The UK government has announced new legislation making possession or publication of pornography showing strangulation illegal, following evidence that such content normalizes violence. Technology platforms will be legally required to implement proactive prevention measures, while reporting timeframes for intimate image abuse victims will be extended from six months to three years, complementing the existing Online Safety Act aimed at protecting vulnerable users.