Archive · 29 Jun 2025
UK Peer Calls for 'Minister for Porn' to Regulate Online Content
A member of the UK's Parliament, Baroness Gabby Bertin, wants the government to appoint a special 'Minister for Porn' to control what kids see online.
She showed shocking images to show how bad it is, especially images showing violence.
She's leading a review and wants new rules, like banning strangulation in porn.
Right now, the rules are stricter for movies than they are online, which makes it easier for children to see bad stuff.
The goal is to stop harmful content without stopping adults from enjoying what they want.
Baroness Gabby Bertin is advocating for a 'Minister for Porn' to regulate online content.
Bertin presented graphic images to the Science and Technology Secretary to highlight the issue.
She is leading an independent review of online pornography commissioned by Rishi Sunak.
Bertin recommends a ban on strangulation in porn, which the government accepted.
Current UK law has loopholes, with looser regulations for online content than in cinemas.
- Who
- Baroness Gabby Bertin and government officials.
- What
- Advocacy for a 'Minister for Porn' to regulate online pornography.
- When
- Since December 2023.
- Where
- United Kingdom.
- Why
- To address the availability of violent and degrading content online, especially for children.
Supporters
Opposers
Government Regulation
Supporters
Advocate for a Minister for Porn.
Opposers
Do not support the appointment of a Minister for Porn.
- Advocate
- Baroness Gabby Bertin
- Recommendation
- Appoint a 'Minister for Porn'
- Review Commissioned by
- Rishi Sunak
- Concern
- Harmful online content
- Proposed action
- Ban on strangulation in pornographic content
- Current Law
- Loopholes in online pornography regulation