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To ask His Majesty's Government how many offences relating to online fantasy discussions depicting serious violence and child sexual abuse have been successfully prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act 1959 and the Communications Act 2003 in the last ten years.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many offences relating to online fantasy discussions depicting serious violence and child sexual abuse have been successfully prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act 1959 and the Communications Act 2003 in the last ten years.
Online discussions about violence and child sexual abuse (including fantasies) can be prosecuted under different criminal offences, including the Obscene Publications Act 1959. Offences under the Communications Act 2003 are also available. Decisions on whether to prosecute are for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which is independent of government and makes such decisions on a case-by-case basis. However, the Government recognises concerns about this issue, and continues to keep the criminal law, including the law on child sexual abuse, under review.
The Ministry of Justice publishes information on prosecutions for a wide range of offences including prosecutions under the Obscene Publications Act 1959 and the Communications Act 2003 in the Outcomes by Offence data tool, that can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page here: Criminal justice statistics quarterly - GOV.UK
Data held centrally does not record information relating to the circumstances of the offending including whether offences originated from "online fantasy discussions depicting serious violence and child sexual abuse”.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that advertisements by oil and gas companies are not political advertising under Section 321 of the Communications Act 2003.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that advertisements by oil and gas companies are not political advertising under Section 321 of the Communications Act 2003.
Political advertising on television and radio is prohibited under the Communications Act 2003.
Section 321(2) of the Act provides that an advertisement contravenes the prohibition on political advertising under section 319(2)(g) if it:
- is placed by, or on behalf of, a body whose purposes are wholly or mainly political;
- is directed towards a political end; or
- is connected with an industrial dispute.
The meanings of objects of a political nature and political end are defined in section 321(3) of the Act.
Ofcom is responsible for enforcing this ban and determining whether a particular advertisement falls within the statutory prohibition. Any assessment is made against the statutory criteria on the facts of each case.
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to challenge the BBC's funding model.
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to challenge the BBC's funding model.
I have today designated the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services for the purposes of section 2A of the Communications Act 2003.
This statement outlines the government’s strategic priorities and desired outcomes across a number of areas, including: fixed and mobile telecoms,...
I have today designated the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services for the purposes of section 2A of the Communications Act 2003.
This statement outlines the government’s strategic priorities and desired outcomes across a number of areas, including: fixed and mobile telecoms,...
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.
I have today designated the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services for...
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.
I have today designated the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of improvements made since the passing of the Communications Act 2003 at delivering improved mobile phone signal to consumers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of improvements made since the passing of the Communications Act 2003 at delivering improved mobile phone signal to consumers.
The Communications Act 2003 has provided for a regulatory framework which has driven competition and investment and has delivered good outcomes for consumers and businesses.
According to Ofcom’s 2025 Connected Nations report, 4G is available across 96% of the UK landmass and higher quality standalone 5G is available outside of 83% of UK premises.
Through our Mobile Market Review Call for Evidence, we expect to gain detailed insights and evidence which will enable us to assess whether the regulatory framework needs to be updated. The Call for Evidence is open until 21 April.
I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
Digital connectivity is at the foundation of our economy and society and underpins almost every part of daily life. The strength, security, and resilience of our digital infrastructure...
I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
Digital connectivity is at the foundation of our economy and society and underpins almost every part of daily life. The strength, security, and resilience of our digital infrastructure...
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.
I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and...
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.
I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and...
People who are aged over-75 and receiving Pension Credit can get a free TV licence.
People who are aged over-75 and receiving Pension Credit can get a free TV licence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that multi-dwelling units can be accessed for the purpose of broadband installation in Scotland under schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that multi-dwelling units can be accessed for the purpose of broadband installation in Scotland under schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003.
The consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats has been published on 15th December and closes on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law applicable in England and Wales. Whilst the consultation does not extend to Scotland, we continue to engage with the Devolved Nations on issues relating to the deployment of digital infrastructure, including deployments to blocks of flats.
Schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003 (the Electronic Communications Code) provides operators rights to install, maintain and upgrade electronic communications apparatus to properties and applies across the UK. Part 4A of the code contains specific measures to address access issues in multi-dwelling units, including blocks of flats, when a landlord is repeatedly unresponsive.