The landmark obscenity trial, R v Peacock concluded on Friday (see my previous post on the trial here) with a unanimous acquittal. I've finished putting a piece together this morning which I hope will be publish don a webzine in the next few days (I'll post a link once it's up). In the meantime, there are a number of excellent pieces that are already on the web:
BBC News: Not guilty verdict in DVD obscenity trial
The Guardian, Obscenity trial: the law is not suitable for a digital age
New Statesman, Obscenity Victory
New Statesman, It's time to abolish the obscenity law
The Guardian, Michael Peacock's acquittal is a victory for sexual freedom
Pink News, Not guilty verdict in gay escort’s obscenity trial
Readers may also find interesting a couple of videos below of the defendant, Michael Peacock in which he talks about his life. They were conducted by the Erotic Awards finalist, escort and porn performer, Drake Blaize.
My take on the Guardian version of events:
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