United Kingdom: Office of Communications Tier 1 Accessibility Code
Progress
Current status
in consultation
07 Aug 2026 processing consultation
14 May 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code
On 7 August 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes its consultation on the draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code. The draft Code was issued in line with section 368HL of the Communications Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. Tier 1 Services …
Event type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Office of Communications opened consultation on draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code
On 14 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code until 7 August 2026. The draft Code was issued in line with section 368HL of the Communications Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. …
Event type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body