Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users
Summary
A pro-suicide online forum linked to at least 50 deaths was fined £950,000 by the UK media regulator Ofcom for failing to block UK users and protect them from harmful content. Ofcom said the forum did not fully follow the Online Safety Act and made weak, inconsistent attempts to stop UK access.Key Facts
- The online forum is linked to at least 50 deaths.
- Ofcom fined the forum £950,000 for not protecting UK users from illegal content.
- The forum tried but failed to effectively block UK users from accessing the site.
- It is a criminal offense in the UK to encourage or assist suicide.
- The investigation by Ofcom lasted from March 2025 to April 2026 and was the first under the Online Safety Act.
- The site was accessible in the UK without a VPN, meaning users could visit it directly.
- Families of victims called for stronger action and criminal penalties against those running such sites.
- The forum created a "mirror" site under a new name, which Ofcom blocked after being informed.
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