The UK House of Lords passed a narrow amendment banning porn that shows step‑family sexual acts, a move championed by Conservative peer Gabby Bertin. The vote, 144‑143, signals a shift in how the legislature treats content that normalises abuse. The measure targets material that depicts step‑incest or foster‑relationships involving minors.

Under the new law, any person who publishes or possesses porn that depicts incest between family members or step‑relatives posing as under‑18 faces up to five years in prison, depending on severity. The amendment follows last year’s outlawing of choking porn, reflecting a broader effort to curb content that fuels real‑world violence.

Tech regulators will also hold platform CEOs accountable for failing to remove non‑consensual intimate images. Liz Kendall warned that senior executives could face fines or imprisonment if they ignore Ofcom orders. The policy echoes a growing push to make technology leaders responsible for the content they host.

The legislation underscores the government’s commitment to curb online content that normalises abuse. By criminalising step‑incest porn and tightening platform liability, lawmakers aim to protect victims and send a clear message that digital spaces must not tolerate exploitative material.