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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Policy Response to Consultation on Powers in Relation to UK-Related Domain Name Registries

22 February 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Proposed by Saqib Bhatti Con Meriden and Solihull East

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has published its policy response to a consultation on regulations related to internet domain name registries under the Digital Economy Act 2010.
  • The minister will set out a list of misuses and unfair uses of domain names in secondary legislation.
  • This action aims to provide certainty for UK users regarding the abuse of UK-related domain names.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's policy response to a consultation on regulations related to internet domain name registries under the Digital Economy Act 2010.

Action requested

The minister has published the government's policy response and will set out the list of misuses and unfair uses of domain names in secondary legislation, providing certainty for UK users regarding abuse of UK-related domain names.

Key facts

  • The consultation on internet domain name registries was launched in July 2023.
  • The DEA 2010 provides powers to the DSIT Secretary of State to intervene if a registry fails to address serious abuses.
  • 39 responses were received by August 2023, and the summary of responses was published in November 2023.
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