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Chiara Castro

'No plans to repeal the Online Safety Act' – UK government responds to age verification backlash

Peter Kyle speaks onstage during the "Government & AI" panel discussion on day one of SXSW London 2025 at the Truman Brewery on June 02, 2025 in London, England.
  • The UK government says it has "no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act" despite growing concerns
  • The laws are designed to make the internet a safer place, especially for children and vulnerable adults
  • Mandatory age verification checks have been enforced since July 25, sparking concerns over web users' digital rights

The UK government says it has no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act, as opposition to it grows in the wake of the introduction of online age verification checks.

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