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Ban on Violent Porn Clears Hurdle in British House of Lords
A bill that would outlaw “violent” pornography in the United Kingdom is inching its way closer to becoming law.
Ruling on Texas Sex Toy Ban Could Affect Other States
State government officials this week said that a recent decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court Appeals overturning a Texas sex toy law could render Mississippi’s own ban on “obscene devices” unenforceable.
Brits to Ban Pirate's Internet Access
The British are set to unveil a novel new strategy for dealing with file traders and other users that illegally download copyrighted materials: banning them from the Internet.
Virginia Legislator Asks for Ban on Truck Testicles
State Delegate Lionell Spruill has proposed a bill to the Virginia State Assembly that would outlaw replications of genitalia being displayed on motor vehicles. If the bill were signed into law, any violation would be subjected to a fine of $250.
Ban on Violent Porn Possession Advances in U.K.
Proposals to ban possession of violent adult content in the UK appear poised to clear the House of Commons, according to reports from Bloomberg news service.
Ala. Legislator to File Bill to Revoke Sex Toy Ban
A Birmingham legislator has filed a bill to revoke the state's ban on the sale of sex toys, the second he has filed since the law's inception in 1998.
Political Party Vows to Lift Australia’s Porn Ban
A representative of Australia’s Liberty and Democracy Party (LDP) said this week that his party would lift the ban on selling sexually explicit materials that covers most of the country and revamp prostitution laws if it gains sufficient control in an upcoming election.
Senate Ban on Internet Taxes Passes House
The House of Representatives today unanimously approved the seven-year ban on Internet access taxes passed by the Senate last week.
Senate Passes 7-Year Internet Tax Ban Extension
The Senate by a voice vote approved legislation Friday that would extend the moratorium on state Internet access taxes for seven years.
House Votes to Renew Ban on Internet Access Tax
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a four-year extension of a moratorium on state and local taxes on Internet access by a vote of 405-2 on Tuesday.
Internet Access Tax Ban Reintroduced in Senate
A bill that would renew the ban on taxes on Internet access that is set to expire Nov. 1 has been reintroduced in the Senate by Sen. John Sununu, R-N.H.
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Ala. Sex Toy Ban Case
Adult shop owner Sherri Williams has told XBIZ that the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear her case challenging Alabama's sex toy ban, ending an almost 10-year fight against the law.
Internet Tax Ban Extension Stalls in Senate
The Senate Commerce Committee canceled a vote on Thursday that would have extended a moratorium on state Internet access taxes for at least four more years.
Ill. Mayor Vetoes Adult Store Ban Against Town Wishes
The mayor vetoed a law passed two weeks ago that would ban adult businesses from the city, despite opposition from town officials.
China Continues Censorship With Sex Toy TV Ban
The government has banned all TV shows featuring sex toys and contraception in another effort to improve Chinese youths' psychological development by censoring media of obscenity, according to reports.
Chinese Ban 2 'Extremely Pornographic' Radio Shows
Chinese authorities have banned two late-night radio shows that discussed sex and drugs for damaging young people and being "extremely pornographic," continuing the recent crackdown on free expression in China.
Ill. Town Votes to Ban New Adult Businesses
The Fairview Heights city council voted 8-1 Tuesday to approve an ordinance banning any new adult businesses in the city, even after the city attorney advised that the ordinance might be unconstitutional.
U.S. Appeals Court Halts Enforcement of Mich. Nudity Ban
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a preliminary injunction to a club and a dancer who challenged Michigan’s prohibition on nude dancing in establishments that serve alcohol, a decision that appears to have stemmed largely from the state’s mishandling of its legal arguments.
U.S. Justices May Hear Alabama Sex Toy Ban Case
A rare move made last week by the U.S. Supreme Court may indicate that the nation’s highest court is giving real consideration to hearing a case challenging Alabama’s ban on the sale of sex toys, according to legal experts familiar with the case.
Australian Politician: Ban Hardcore Adult Nationwide
Former National Party leader John Anderson has suggested that the current ban on hardcore adult material in Australia's Northern Territory should be extended nationwide.