Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on Ofcom’s new Children’s Safety Codes

On 24 April 2025 the Children’s Commissioner issued a Statement on Ofcom’s new Children’s Safety Codes:

"The Online Safety Act places a legal requirement on Ofcom to consult my Office about the Children’s Safety Code and I made it very clear last year that its proposals were not strong enough to protect children from the multitude of harms they are exposed to online every day. I am disappointed to see this code has not been significantly strengthened and seems to prioritise the business interests of technology companies over children’s safety.

As Children’s Commissioner, I have spoken to more than a million young people as well as parents and school leaders, and the dangers of the online world remain one of their biggest concerns. I don’t believe this code will do enough to allay those fears."