ISP porn filters block sex education, rape support sites

Charlee Gothard
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Sexual health advice, porn addiction resources and domestic abuse aid also barred

The four major UK internet providers have begun rolling out their David Cameron-endorsed 'porn filters' this week, with questionable consequences for various online social and medical resources. ...

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