The witchfinder-general and the will-o'-the-wisp: The myth and reality of internet control

O'brien, Mark

Abstract

Internet pornography, especially child pornography, has been a significant concern in British society for several years. This article seeks to examine the prevalence and impact of such material, the way public concern has developed, and media and legislative reactions to this concern. It suggests that a more rational debate of the actual and likely dangers in this sphere is necessary in order both to protect and serve the interests of justice. © 2006, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2006
• Journal: Information and Communications Technology Law
• Print ISSN: 1360-0834
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-8404
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 259-273
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13600830600961129
• Keywords: internet control
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1044867
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13600830600961129