House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Online Safety Act Implementation – Protecting Children
24 April 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Proposed by Peter Kyle Lab Hove and Portslade
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister is addressing the implementation of child safety duties under the Online Safety Act to protect young people from harmful online content.
- Ofcom's draft codes of practice are being laid in Parliament, requiring platforms to prioritise children's safety by law.
- Services have three months to assess risks and comply with the new regulations; once finalised, Ofcom will enforce against non-compliance starting summer 2023.
Issue summary
The minister is addressing the implementation of child safety duties under the Online Safety Act to protect young people from harmful online content.
Action requested
Ofcom's draft codes of practice are being laid in Parliament, requiring platforms to prioritise children's safety by law. Services have three months to assess risks and comply with the new regulations; once finalised, Ofcom will enforce against non-compliance starting summer 2023. Additional measures may be consulted upon in spring 2025.
Key facts
- Draft codes of practice for child safety duties under the Online Safety Act are being laid today.
- Services have three months to assess risk and comply with new regulations.
- Ofcom will enforce against non-compliance starting summer 2023.