Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
Summary
Ofcom, the UK internet regulator, said it cannot take more legal action against a pro-suicide forum after the site blocked access for most UK users. Although the site is geoblocked in the UK, people can still reach it using tools like VPNs. Ofcom is working with the government to explore stronger legal powers to block such websites.Key Facts
- Ofcom investigated a pro-suicide forum linked to over 130 deaths in the UK.
- The site has put a geoblock in place, stopping most UK users from accessing it directly.
- People can still use VPNs (tools that hide location) to access the forum.
- Ofcom fined the site £950,000 in May for breaking the Online Safety Act.
- The site did not pay the fine by the 12 June deadline.
- Ofcom says it has used all legal powers available under current UK law.
- Ofcom wants new laws to allow court orders forcing internet providers to block harmful websites fully.
- Suicide prevention groups say the current Online Safety Act does not handle harmful online content effectively.
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