Ofcom fines online suicide forum £950,000 for safety breaches
Ofcom has issued a fine of £950,000 to an online suicide forum for non-compliance with its duties under the UK's Online Safety Act 2023. This is based on legal advice provided by Jamie Susskind, Raphael Hogarth, and Rita Dias.
Key Takeaways
- Ofcom issued a £950,000 fine to the provider of an online suicide forum.
- The penalty was for non-compliance with duties under the Online Safety Act 2023.
- The enforcement action was announced on 13 May 2026.
- The case was tied to legal advice from Jamie Susskind, Raphael Hogarth, and Rita Dias.
Why It Matters
This is a concrete enforcement action under the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023, not just a policy warning. For services hosting user-generated content, it shows Ofcom is using fine powers against forums that fail to meet statutory duties. The broader signal is that compliance obligations are being tested in practice, with legal advice already shaping the enforcement path. Streaming and other platform operators should watch for how Ofcom frames the breach and whether similar actions follow against other services under the same act.
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