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Ofcom Fines US Suicide Forum £950k, Threatens Block

5/14/2026

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  • Ofcom fined the U.S.-based suicide forum £950,000 under the Online Safety Act.
  • Coroners linked the forum to at least 164 UK deaths and warned the government 65 times.
  • Ofcom will seek a court order to block UK internet access to the site if breaches continue.
  • Andy Burrows welcomed the fine but called the delay appalling while families said they felt let down by Ofcom’s slow response.