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31 July 2025

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And how effective do you think the new rules will be at preventing those younger than 18 from gaining access to pornography?

Conducted 31 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4397 GB adults

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And how effective do you think the new rules will be at preventing those younger than 18 from gaining access to pornography?

Conducted 31 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4397 GB adults

By:
4%
20%
39%
25%
13%

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