Overview

This bill mandates the implementation of the remaining sections of Part 3 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act, specifically concerning online pornography, by January 4th, 2021. The Secretary of State is responsible for creating the necessary regulations to achieve this.

Description

This bill focuses solely on bringing into effect the outstanding provisions within Part 3 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act. This part of the Act deals with online pornography. The bill requires the Secretary of State to create regulations ensuring all elements of this section are fully operational before January 4th, 2021. The bill itself will come into force upon its passage, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. The cost will likely be related to the resources required by the Secretary of State to create and implement the necessary regulations for enforcing the online pornography provisions of the 2017 Digital Economy Act. No specific budget is mentioned in the provided text.

Groups Affected

This bill will primarily impact:

• Online pornography platforms: These platforms will be subject to new regulations and potentially face penalties for non-compliance.
• Users of online pornography: Users will be impacted by the changes to the accessibility of certain types of pornography.
• Government agencies: Government agencies will be responsible for enforcing the regulations.

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