Feryal Clark: Ofcom has had to spend a long time consulting on the codes to ensure that they are as proofed against judicial review as possible.

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Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

Ofcom has had to spend a long time consulting on the codes to ensure that they are as proofed against judicial review as possible. Any re-consultation or review of the codes will result in a delay, and the best way to ensure that we can protect children is to implement the Act as soon as possible. My hon. Friend referred to the fact that both Ofcom and the Secretary of State have said that this is not a done deal; it is an iterative process, so of course we expect those codes to be reviewed. As I said, Ofcom is moving forward with implementation of the Act. In a matter of weeks we will start t

Ofcom has had to spend a long time consulting on the codes to ensure that they are as proofed against judicial review as possible. Any re-consultation or review of the codes will result in a delay, and the best way to ensure that we can protect children is to implement the Act as soon as possible. My hon. Friend referred to the fact that both Ofcom and the Secretary of State have said that this is not a done deal; it is an iterative process, so of course we expect those codes to be reviewed. As I said, Ofcom is moving forward with implementation of the Act. In a matter of weeks we will start t…

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