British PM Wants Porn Sites Blocked

The World

The British government is asking internet service providers to automatically block access to pornography sites unless customers opt in.

Prime Minister David Cameron announced the move as part of measures to stop extreme sexual images he said were corroding childhood.

Anchor Carol Hills speaks with feminist writer Holly Combe.

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