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Bad news for kinky Brits

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Briefings

The UK introduced strict new laws making recording consensual kinky sex in private a criminal offense, punishable by up to five years in prison. This legislation disproportionately affects sex workers, leading to widespread content removals on platforms like Clips4Sale, which has lost hundreds of videos. While Meta paused its controversial AI training terms, the primary focus remains the UK pornography laws. Archaeologists discovered the oldest direct evidence of psychoactive cannabis use in a Siberian tomb dating back 2,800 years, containing THC found in preserved human and horse remains.

Key points

• UK law criminalizes recording consensual kinky sex in private, with penalties up to five years in prison.
• Sex workers face severe consequences as platforms like Clips4Sale remove hundreds of videos without notice.

Context

The UK recently passed strict new pornography laws that criminalize recording consensual kinky sex in private. This legislation disproportionately impacts sex workers, who are already reporting content disappearing from their online stores en masse. The article notes that creators were blindsided by the scale of removals, with some platforms purging content with little notice. The findings highlight the immediate industry disruption caused by these new regulations.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the UK's new pornography laws and their impact on sex workers and platforms. The article does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms, specific legal interpretations, or long-term industry trends. Archaeological data is limited to a single Siberian tomb with 2,800-year-old cannabis evidence. No causal claims are made about the laws' effectiveness or future implications.

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