First book ban in two decades under Censorship of Publications Act

The book, written by author Jean Martin and published by STAR Distributors Ltd, is the first to be prohibited outright since 1998.

A meeting of the Board on 1 March 2016 found that the book “is indecent or obscene” and agreed that it should be banned under section 6 of Censorship of Publications Act 1946.

Solicitor Wendy Lyon of KOD Lyons told Irish Legal News: “I have to wonder if a ban such as this even serves any purpose in the internet age. I’m sure the author is pleased with the publicity around it, though.”