Government moves to restrict access to violent pornography channel

The Government is to take steps to restrict access to violent pornographic broadcasts by the satellite television channel Extasi TV, Broadcasting Minister Andrew McIntosh has announced.
An Order has been laid to proscribe the service in the United Kingdom under section 177 of the Broadcasting Act 1990. Activities that will be banned include the supply of dedicated equipment such as decoding cards or programme material; the publication of advertisements for or information about Extasi TV, such as listings; and advertising goods or services on Extasi TV. The restrictions will come into effect on February 21 if no objections from Parliament are received.
Extasi is a television service broadcast from outside the United Kingdom but received in this country by means of a satellite. Its programming contains frequent episodes of violent pornography.
Andrew McIntosh said: "I was notified by Ofcom that the content of satellite channel Extasi TV is unacceptable and should be the subject of a proscription order. Under the requirements of the Act, I have viewed material from the channel and consider that a proscription order would be in the public interest, in particular to ensure that children are not exposed such potentially harmful material. "
The proscription will come into effect 14 days after the Order is made.
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