Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Recommendation 65

65

Ofcom has vital role in addressing online abuse before next election

Conclusion
Given the rise of online abuse, we agree with the Electoral Commission that Ofcom has a vital role to play ahead of the next election considering their new power and duties. It is vital that work is done early to set up new measures, so that they can be tested and scrutinised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 173)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗