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
- 1st reading Lords 6 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading Lords 3 Feb 2023
- Order of Commitment discharged Lords 15 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading Lords 16 Jun 2023
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.