Unnamed suicide forum found in breach of UK online safety regime
( February 27, 2026, 16:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: An unnamed suicide forum has been found in breach of the UK’s Online Safety Act under a provisional decision issued by Ofcom, marking the latest escalation in a probe first opened in April 2025. The regulator said the site had failed to assess and curb illegal content, and that a voluntary UK geoblock applied last year had been ineffective. The provider has 10 working days to respond before Ofcom reaches a final decision and considers sanctions, such as fines or court-ordered business-disruption measures.Statement follows....
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