Progress

Current status
concluded
15 Jun 2026concluded
26 May 2026processing consultation
02 Mar 2026in consultation
19 Jan 2026under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

15 Jun 2026
concluded

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology issued findings following inquiry into measures to protect children online

On 15 June 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) published a progress update following its inquiry into measures related to online safety for children. DSIT conducted three surveys, addressed to the general public, paren…

Event typeinquiry
Action typeclosure
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government
26 May 2026
processing consultation

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology closes consultation on measures to protect children online

On 26 May 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) closes its consultation on measures to protect children online. The inquiry aims to explore further measures to prepare children for technological changes and ensure their …

Event typeinquiry
Action typeconsultation closed
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government
02 Mar 2026
in consultation

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology opened consultation on measures to protect children online

On 2 March 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) opened a consultation into measures to protect children online until 26 May 2026. The inquiry aims to explore further measures to prepare children for technological change…

Event typeinquiry
Action typeconsultation opened
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government
19 Jan 2026
under deliberation

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Education announced inquiry on children's use of technology

On 19 January 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Education announced an inquiry into children's use of technology, which will include a 3-month national consultation before the government's response in…

Event typeinquiry
Action typeannouncement
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government