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United Kingdom: Office of Communications opened consultation on Code on Listed and Designated Events

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Office of Communications opened consultation on Code on Listed and Designated Events

On 13 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on its draft Code on Listed and Designated Events until 8 August 2025. The draft Code explains how two regimes work under the Broadcasting Act 1996, updated by the Media Act…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-06-13
in consultation

On 13 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on its draft Code on Li…

2025-08-08
processing consultation

On 8 August 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its consultation on the draft Code on…

2026-07-08
adopted

On 8 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Code on Listed and Designated Ev…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force. The Code explains th…