Lib Dems to oppose UK plan to block porn sites without age checks

Party says digital economy bill due for third reading in Commons is type of clampdown one would expect from Russia or China

The Liberal Democrats will oppose proposals to force adult websites to impose strict age regulation and empower a regulator to block websites that show a range of sexual acts, calling it the kind of measure one would expect of China or Russia.

The digital economy bill, which will introduce new policies for Britain's electronic communications infrastructure and services, is due for a report stage vote and third reading in the Commons on Monday afternoon.