Citation

Edwards SSM. J. Sex. Aggress. 2000; 6(1-2): 111-127.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13552600008413314

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this paper the author addresses the problem of pornography with particular reference to legal regulation in England and Wales against the wider context of the lack of adequate control of pornography world-wide. This is explored first by an examination of the nature and increasing availability of pornography. Second, is provided a consideration of the competing philosophical and ideological arguments for and against its regulation. Third, is provided a statement of the current legal regulatory mechanisms of control germane to the global dissemination of pornography. Finally, the application and effectiveness of obscenity law in England and Wales is considered.