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Online News Platforms (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to regulate online news platforms; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The bill aims to regulate online news platforms and related activities. It would set up a regulatory framework to oversee how online platforms publish and share news content, with the goal of improving accountability and transparency.

Key Points

Defines the scope as online news platforms and connected purposes
Establishes a regulatory framework to oversee online news platforms
Imposes duties on platforms and provides oversight and enforcement powers for a regulator
Aims to increase accountability and transparency in the handling of news content for users

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Online news platforms and publishersJournalists and news organisationsOnline users and readersAdvertisers and the digital advertising ecosystemTechnology platforms that host or distribute news contentRegulators and compliance professionals

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Online News Platforms (Regulation)

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 355 2017-19, as introduced

BillCommons

20 Mar 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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