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UK study shows 8% of children aged eight to 14 have viewed online pornography

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68% Informative

Ofcom published research showing 8% of children aged 8 to 14 in the UK had visited an online pornography site or app over a month-long period.

Boys aged 13 to 14 were the most likely viewers, with two out of 10 visiting adult sites.

Ofcom said the total number of under-18s visiting such sites would have been “higher still” if older teenagers had been included.

Watchdog released data before a 25 July deadline for pornography sites and apps that allow pornography.

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74

Neutral language

61

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semi-formal

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English

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61

Offensive language

likely offensive

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not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

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short-lived

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