United Kingdom: Content moderation authority governance in Media Act
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Implemented Media Act including new powers for Ofcom by House of Commons as carried out by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024
On 23 August 2024, multiple provisions of the Media Act 2024 are implemented, as specified by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024. The Act amends the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new pow…
Entry into force with grace period of Media Bill including new powers for Ofcom
On 24 May 2024, the Media Bill entered into force with a grace period until its full implementation by legislative instrument. The Bill amends the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new powers to regulate "on-dema…
Adopted Media Bill including new powers for Ofcom by House of Commons
On 23 May 2024, the Media Bill was adopted by the UK Parliament. The Bill aims to amend the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new powers to regulate "on-demand programme services". Furthermore, video-on-demand pr…
Passed Media Bill including new powers for Ofcom by House of Commons
On 30 January 2023, the Media Bill was passed by the House of Commons after the third reading. The Bill aims to amend the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new powers to regulate "on-demand programme services". F…
Introduced Media Bill including new powers for Ofcom
On 8 November 2023, the Media Bill was introduced to the House of Commons for the first reading. The Bill aims to amend the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new powers to regulate “on-demand programme services”.…
Closed consultation on draft Media Bill including new powers for OFCOM
On 17 May 2023, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee of the UK Parliament closed the public consultation on the draft Media Bill. The Bill would amend the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (OFCOM) new p…
Opened consultation on draft Media Bill including new powers for OFCOM
On 19 April 2023, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee of the UK Parliament opened a consultation on the draft Media Bill until 17 May 2023. The Bill would amend the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (O…
Published draft Media Bill including new powers for OFCOM
On 29 March 2023, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport published the draft Media Bill which would amend the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (OFCOM) new powers to regulate "on-demand programme services". Furth…