1h 22min, apr 9, 2025 y - Ofcom Probe into Suicide Site

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A pro-suicide forum is under investigation by the UK's online regulator - its first using new powers under the Online Safety Act.

The forum, which Ofcom has not named, is understood to be a site BBC News has been investigating for the last three years, linking it to at least 50 deaths in the UK.

The site has tens of thousands of members, including children, and users discuss methods of suicide, sharing instructions about how to buy and use a potentially deadly toxic chemical.

Last month, Ofcom gained powers to take action against sites hosting illegal material.

This first investigation could lead to fines or court orders against those running the forum.

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