UK Wants To Ban Computer-Generated Child Porn

An anonymous reader writes "UK Home Secretary John Reid has urged a ban on computer-generated images of child abuse, including cartoons. The Register asks if this would criminalize role-playing gamers, and what about Hentai? Currently, such images may be illegal to publish under the Obscene Publications Act, but they do not come under child pornography laws. The attempt to criminalize possession of virtual images mirrors the attempt to criminalize possession of 'extreme porn' which would also include fake images, as well as photos of simulated acts involving consenting adults (as discussed on Slashdot). A petition on the Government's new website urges an end to such plans."

What's the big deal?

[Giant Ape Skeleton]

What's wrong with cartoons depicting child abuse?

It's not like we're talking about images of Mohammed or something!

Re:Let's not play word games

[Anonymous Coward]

When's the last time some sicko dressed up as a Japanese sex demon and tried to molest a horde of young women?

I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that it may incriminate me.

Re:What's the big deal?

[Katmando911]

Wow you just drew a "Naked twelve year old girl!" on top of a "Naked prophet Muhammad!"...that's hilarious