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Ofcom updates General Procedures for broadcast licence breach investigations

Ofcom has published its statement on revised General Procedures for investigating broadcast licence breaches, following a consultation that closed on 25 February 2025. The updated procedures introduce a new administrative priorities framework, modify complaint information sharing with broadcasters, end direct notification to complainants about assessment outcomes, and establish time limits for complaints. These changes represent the first update to the procedures since April 2017 and aim to address developments in broadcast regulation and increased caseload volumes. The statement also includes structural simplifications to enhance procedural clarity.

Commission opens consultation on media content removal guidelines under EMFA

The European Commission has launched a consultation on guidelines for implementing media content removal safeguards under the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The guidelines will outline procedures for very large online platforms—those with over 45 million monthly users—to notify media providers before content removal and allow 24 hours for response. The measures, taking effect from August 2025, aim to protect media providers from unwarranted content removal while preserving editorial independence. The consultation closes on 23 July 2025.

European Commission Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices under the EU AI Act

EU Law analysis: Madelaine Harrington, associate; Sam Jungyun Choi, associate; and Lisa Peets, Technology and Communications Regulation Practice Group co-chair, of Covington & Burling LLP, summarise the key takeaways from the European Commission’s guidelines on prohibited AI practices.

Ofcom opens consultation on Channel 4 Corporation commissioning policy guidance

Ofcom has launched a consultation on proposed guidance for Channel 4 Corporation (C4C) regarding its Statement of Commissioning Policy (SoCP), as required under the Media Act. The Act removes C4C's publisher-broadcaster restriction, allowing content creation for Channel 4, while introducing new commissioning duties and requiring C4C to prepare an annual SoCP detailing duty fulfilment plans and reviewing previous year's performance. The guidance will outline how C4C should prepare this statement. The consultation closes on 1 August 2025.

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