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Social Media Platforms (Ofcom Licensing) Bill [HL]

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

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.

Sponsors · 1

  • Baroness BenjaminLiberal DemocratLife peer

Bill · 1

  • HL Bill 48 (as introduced)Lords
    7 Sept 2026· 215 KB

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