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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Designation of the Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety

02 July 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Proposed by Peter Kyle Lab Hove and Portslade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister is designating the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety under section 172 of the Online Safety Act 2023.
  • Ofcom must publish a statement within 40 days setting out its proposed actions in response to the designated priorities.
  • The government remains committed to working with Ofcom and identifying further areas for improvement under the Act.

Issue summary

The minister is designating the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety under section 172 of the Online Safety Act 2023.

Action requested

Ofcom must publish a statement within 40 days setting out its proposed actions in response to the designated priorities, and subsequently produce annual reviews detailing their progress. The government remains committed to working with Ofcom and identifying further areas for improvement under the Act.

Key facts

  • The Draft Statement was laid before Parliament on 8 May 2025.
  • Section 173 of the Online Safety Act 2023 requires a statutory period which has now ended.
  • Ofcom must publish a statement within 40 days setting out what it proposes to do in consequence of the designated priorities.
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