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In [[1922]], the novel ''[[Ulysses (novel)|Ulysses]]'' by [[James Joyce]] was banned in the United Kingdom when it was declared obscene.<ref>"[http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,6109,1145451,00.html How to read this book]", Guardian Unlimited, 11 February 2004. Retrieved 31 May 2006.</ref>
 
[[Thomas Hardy]]'s novel, [[Lady Chatterley's Lover]], was banned in the UK until a celebrated Obscenity trial in [[19631960]].
 
In [[2003]], a poster by [[Ann Summers]] was banned following complaints that it was degrading to women.<ref>"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/2930525.stm 'Hotbot' adult poster banned]", BBC News, 9 April 2003. Retrieved 31 May 2006.</ref>