Brits Propose Canceling Pedophiles' Credit Cards

(London, England) The British Parliament is considering a proposal to allow police to notify banks of the names of child porn purchasers so their credit cards can be cancelled.

From Daily Mail:

The move is targeted at professionals such as lawyers and doctors who have most to fear from the humiliation of having their cards withdrawn.

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It is not thought banks would be able to cancel all of a paedophile's cards, just the one used in a particular offence.

Today's debate will consider changes to the Data Protection Act which would allow police to pass on the names.

Since possessing child pornography is a serious crime which carries serious punishment in the U.S., there's no concern about the pedophiles' credit cards. Apparently, simple possession of child porn isn't criminal in the UK.