UK government's age-check scheme for online porn delayed due to administrative error

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The controversial scheme aims to prevent under-18s from viewing pornography

UK government's age verification scheme for accessing online pornography has been delayed for at least six months due to an administrative error. The controversial scheme - widely known as the p...

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