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31 July 2025

4397 GB adults surveyed

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From everything you have seen and heard, do you support or oppose the recent rules requiring age verification to access websites that may contain pornographic material?

Conducted 31 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4397 GB adults

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From everything you have seen and heard, do you support or oppose the recent rules requiring age verification to access websites that may contain pornographic material?

Conducted 31 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4397 GB adults

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46%
23%
10%
12%
8%

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