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Pornography review to canvass public's view on issue


Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government.

The study would examine abuse, exploitation and trafficking in the pornography industry, its impact on viewers, and ways to bolster law enforcement to help tackle illegal pornographic content. Myles Jackman an obscenity lawyer, academic, and activist said it was disappointing that "the review is framed in such presumptive and negative terms; rather than focusing on children's sexual relationship educational needs". The questionnaire follows the release of figures showing a rise in sexual offenses committed by children, which Police blamed on a combination of mobile phone ownership and the availability of hardcore pornography.

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