Internet: Safety
2026-06-17 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 11230 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Written Statement of 18 June 2026. UIN 124, whether the amended Codes create any new expectations on the moderation of lawful but harmful content.
Answer
On June 18th, we laid targeted amendments to Ofcom’s Codes of Practice under the Online Safety Act (OSA) to strengthen how platforms respond during public safety crises. These measures set out clearer expectations for how services should prepare for and m...