First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC
A pro-suicide forum is being investigated by the UK’s online regulator, the BBC understands – its first using new powers under the Online Safety Act.
It comes after BBC News has been reporting on the forum for three years, linking it to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
The site has tens of thousands of members, including children, and users discuss methods of suicide, sharing instructions about how to buy and use a potentially deadly toxic chemical.
Last month, Ofcom gained powers to take action against sites hosting illegal material.
This first investigation could lead to fines or court orders against those running the forum.
Source: BBC