Report urges changes in the law to make it easier to take down content and prosecute its makers
As much as 90% of pornographic content online features verbal, physical and sexual violence towards women, and a significant amount of violence shown is punishable under existing laws in France, a report by the government-nominated equality watchdog has found.
France’s high council for equality between women and men on Wednesday handed the government a damning report on illegal porn-industry practices, urging changes to the law to prosecute makers of pornography and to take down content in order to protect those who have been filmed.
About Author
More Stories
Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol
Josh Cavallo reveals daily death threats and says football ‘toxic’ for gay players
Chinese EV maker BYD says fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank