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Tech execs could face criminal liability under UK plans on harmful pornography

( April 10, 2026, 11:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Criminalizing certain types of harmful online pornography — and holding technology executives liable if platforms fail to remove non-consensual images — are among measures the UK government said it plans to introduce through amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. The proposals, which the government said on Friday would be detailed “in due course,” would also target content depicting incest and adults roleplaying as children. The amendment would allow prison sentences or fines for executives at firms that don’t comply with Ofcom’s decisions.Statement follows....

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