Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?9 hours agoShareSaveLaura CressandLiv McMahon,Technology reportersShareSaveGetty ImagesPornhub has said it is limiting access to UK users from 2 FebruaryWhen Pornhub announced last week that it would be restricting UK access, many were left wondering why.It was one of many sites forced to bring in robust age verification measures in July 2025 under the Online Safety Act.But the law has come under constant scrutiny, with critics pointing out it can be easily circumvented by using a virtual private network (VPN), which makes it appear you are accessing the internet from a different location.Pornhub's parent company Aylo has claimed the law has driven people to sites not following the law and increased "exposure to dangerous or illegal content".And from Monday 2 February, people who have not previously verified their age will not be able to access explicit material on Pornhub's UK site.Visitors can still view some content, but attempting to watch pornographic videos prompts people to log in - something only those who signed up to the platform before Monday can do.But some doubt whether its claims of the law's "failure" to protect children are really behind the restrictions.A move to get more sign-ups?After all, why give a date to get people ready for the move, rather than withdraw access immediately?That, and whether the move is a stunt to gain more registered users, is something posed by law researche
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