Social Media Platforms (Ofcom Licensing) Bill [HL]

1st reading
Monday 7th September 2026

(3 weeks, 6 days ago)

Lords Chamber
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First Reading
15:47
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.
The Bill was introduced by Baroness Benjamin, read a first time and ordered to be printed.