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

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Office of Communications released Code on Listed and Designated Events

On 8 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Code on Listed and Designated Events, in the same form as the draft Code released on 29 January 2026. The Code explains the operation of two regimes under the Broadcasting Act 1996. …

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…