Bill · started in the Lords

OFCOM (Duty regarding Prevention of Serious Self-harm and Suicide) Bill [HL]

A Bill to require OFCOM to establish a unit to advise the Secretary of State regarding the use of social media platforms to encourage or assist serious self-harm and activities associated with risk of suicide; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 3rd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe OFCOM (Duty regarding Prevention of Serious Self-harm and Suicide) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 6 June 2022 by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (Crossbench). It is now at third reading in the House of Lords. Third reading is the final vote in this chamber; if the bill passes, it moves to the other House.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 6 Jun 2022
  2. 2nd reading Lords 3 Feb 2023
  3. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 15 Mar 2023
  4. 3rd reading Lords 16 Jun 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.