* Publication of obscene material: This is the most common way that people break the Act. Obscene material is defined as any material that is "so offensive to contemporary standards of morality and decency that it shocks the conscience." This includes material that is sexually explicit, violent, or degrading.
* Possession of obscene material: It is also illegal to possess obscene material. This means that if you have any obscene material in your possession, even if you did not publish it, you could be arrested.
* Distribution of obscene material: It is also illegal to distribute obscene material. This means that if you give or sell obscene material to someone else, you could be arrested.
The penalties for breaking the Obscene Publications Act can vary depending on the jurisdiction. In some cases, people who break the Act may only be fined. In other cases, they may be sentenced to prison.
Here are some specific examples of how the Obscene Publications Act has been broken:
* In 1994, the magazine _Hustler_ was fined £20,000 for publishing a nude photograph of the wife of a British politician.
* In 2003, the movie _The Passion of the Christ_ was banned in Singapore for being "too violent."
* In 2010, the website _4chan_ was banned in Australia for hosting a large amount of obscene material.
These are just a few examples of how the Obscene Publications Act has been broken. The Act is a controversial piece of legislation, and there are many different opinions about its effectiveness. Some people believe that the Act is necessary to protect people from harmful material. Others believe that the Act is too restrictive and that it stifles free speech.