UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 4285
Social Media Platforms (Ofcom Licensing) Bill [HL]
[1st reading, 7 September 2026]
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A Bill to require social media companies operating in the United Kingdom to obtain a licence from Ofcom; to empower Ofcom to set and enforce binding conditions on licensed operators; and for connected purposes.
Presented by Baroness Benjamin.
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Baroness Benjamin
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- 1st reading7 Sept 2026
- 2nd reading
