Italy establishes law to block child pornography Web sites

The Italian government has enacted a new law to block child pornography Web sites in the country. The law would make is mandatory for ISPs in the region to block access to any such site within six hours of being told to do so.

This was confirmed by the communications ministry which said that the law is applicable with immediate effects.

The law also requires the internet service providers in the region to set up a system that blocks child pornography Web sites from being viewed soon after the providers are notified of their existence.

Communications Minister Paolo Gentiloni added: “The decree reinforces the fight against child pornography and the exploitation of minors through the Internet.”

The Italian laws already include severe punishment for the distribution and publication of child pornography.