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JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0991

Online Safety Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill makes online platforms (like TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter) responsible for removing illegal and harmful content faster. It sets up new rules for what companies must do, gives them fines if they don't comply, and lets users report abuse more easily.

Presented by Baroness Howe of Idlicote.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote530 MPs
59% Ayes · 31441% Noes · 216
The democratic gap

41% , a wide gap

Bill passage

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  • 1st reading10 May 2012
  • 2nd reading9 Nov 2012