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Regulation of Gambling Advertising Bill

A Bill to prohibit the advertising of gambling on broadcast media before the watershed; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Regulation of Gambling Advertising Bill would ban gambling adverts on broadcast media before the watershed (the time before which content is deemed suitable for children). It also includes provisions to implement and enforce the ban and related connected measures.

Key Points

Prohibits gambling advertising on broadcast media before the watershed (roughly 9pm) across the UK.
Covers television and radio broadcasts as the primary broadcast mediums.
Establishes rules for enforcement and compliance to ensure the ban is followed.
Includes connected provisions to give the government or regulators the powers needed to implement and adjust the ban over time.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee scrutiny and subsequent stages.

Who is affected?

Gambling operators and advertisersBroadcast media organisations and platform operators (TV and radio)Advertising agencies and marketing professionalsConsumers and viewers, especially children and familiesRegulators and enforcement bodies responsible for advertising and broadcasting rules

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Regulation of Gambling Advertising

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 195, 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

2 May 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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