A radical change in the law to protect a generation of children from the tide of internet sleaze will be introduced if the Conservatives win the election. Culture and Media Secretary Sajid Javid is setting out plans to shield youngsters from easy access to hardcore online pornography amid fears that it is corroding childhood. He promised legislation to force distributors to put effective age verification technology in place that would apply to those based in the UK as well as abroad. Scroll down for video Easy access: The rising tide of online pornography is corroding children - but the Tories have now pledged to a radical change in the law to protect a generation of children from the tide of internet sleazeRadical change in the law to protect a generation of children will be introduced if the Conservatives win the electionCulture and Media Secretary Sajid Javid is setting out plans to shield youngsters from easy access to hardcore online pornographyPromised legislation to force distributors to put effective age verification technology in placeHis pledge is a victory for the Daily Mail's Block Online Porn campaign
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