Ofcom has initiated an investigation into a pro-suicide forum following its new authority under the Online Safety Act, which came into effect in October 2023. This forum is believed to be responsible for at least 50 deaths in the UK and has a significant number of members, including minors, who exchange dangerous information on how to commit suicide. Families affected by these tragedies are urging for swift action from Ofcom to prevent further loss of life. The investigation could lead to severe penalties for those operating the site.
"At what point do we say enough is enough, because those young people did not deserve to die... The sooner they take action, the sooner we stop deaths linked to this forum."
"The Online Safety Act became law in October 2023 and Ofcom has spent the last 18 months drawing up guidelines... to remove illegal material."
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