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United Kingdom: Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force

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Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force

On 1 January 2027, the Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force. The Code explains the operation of the listed and designated events regimes under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. The listed events regime is inte…

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…