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Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
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Ofcom has announced it cannot take further legal action against a pro-suicide forum under the Online Safety Act because the site has implemented a geoblock for UK users. While campaigners argue this will lead to more deaths, the regulator states it has exhausted its current legal powers.
Image source, Getty Images By Laura Cress Technology reporter Published 20 July 2026 Ofcom said it is unable to take further legal action against a pro-suicide forum which campaigners say has been linked to over 130 UK deaths.
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