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The UK Media Bill Lives! Big Win In Race To Push Landmark TV & Streaming Laws Through Parliament Ahead Of Election
The Media Bill looks set to become law in the UK, meaning landmark new rules for streaming services including Netflix and Disney.
The House of Lords passed the Media Bill on Thursday evening as lawmakers rushed to ensure the legislation can receive Royal Assent before Parliament is dissolved ahead of an election. The Media Bill has been years in the making, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a snap election on July 4 put the legislation in jeopardy at the eleventh hour. The Media Act, as the legislation will become known, will bring the major streaming services under the watch of Ofcom, meaning they will policed on issues including accuracy and harmful content.
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