I’ve mentioned the recent extreme porn trial a couple of times lately, and undoubtedly will again. Since the last update, Myles Jackman – aka Obscenity Lawyer – has written an excellent Guardian article about the case. As to where we go from here, have a read of the summer newsletter from CAAN (Consenting Adult Action Network), by Jane Fae:

“Hi again – and i hope you’ve all had a good summer.
Unlike the one endured by Simon Walsh, whose prosecution for possession of extreme porn finally reached its dramatic climax in a trial and acquittal in early August.
Good news?  Not entirely.  For while he can now begin to rebuild his life, he has seen his name dragged through the mud, his career in tatters, and great damage done to friend and family relations. Extreme porn may or may not damage your health: being arrested for possessing it certainly does.
Now that the dust has settled, we are putting out a slightly more considered response to the issue.  The lead in this area is now being taken, very firmly, by Jon Fuller – and if you would like to contact him directly, please do.  Otherwise, there is a Woman’s Hour coming up shortly – possibly this week – looking at the issues raised by the trial and asking questions about how best to police online porn.
And over the next few weeks we will be sending out further details of events that reflect our broad commitment to the rights of grown-ups to decide for themselves what they do with their bodies. In case we don’t get further news out sooner, those who support a woman’s right to dress as she wishes – and not be dictated to by the crowd – may wish to support Slutwalk, which takes place on the 22nd of September this year.” 

Click here for more about CAAN.