United Kingdom: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology inquiry into measures to protect children online
Progress
Current status
in consultation
26 May 2026 processing consultation
02 Mar 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
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 …
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
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…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government