Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 27
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Ofcom's hateful content investigation scope is too narrow, lacking confidence in consequences.
Conclusion
We welcome Ofcom’s investigation into the adequacy of social media companies’ actions in the removal of hateful content and potential strengthening of the Code of Practice. This work is urgent, yet only one company will be investigated over the next four months and we lack confidence that there will be any significant consequences if failings are found. (Conclusion, Paragraph 109)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 May 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗