Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act: Report
Online Safety Act
, reports news agency Reuters. The act sets strict rules for online platforms, inviting criticism for allegedly limiting free speech. As per the report, the
Wikimedia Foundation
appealed at London's High Court, arguing that the rules could put
Wikipedia
in the toughest category of regulation, known as Category 1. This category would require verifying the identities of Wikipedia's users and contributors, something the foundation said would force it to limit access for many UK users.
Judge rejects Wikipedia's case
Reuters says that Judge Jeremy Johnson rejected the case but said the Wikimedia Foundation could challenge it again if UK regulator
Ofcom
wrongly decides Wikipedia is a Category 1 service. He also said his decision was not permission for Ofcom or the UK government to create rules that would seriously harm Wikipedia's operations.
The decision "does not give Ofcom and the Secretary of State a green light to implement a regime that would significantly impede Wikipedia's operations," the judge stated.
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The Wikimedia Foundation said it was disappointed the ruling did not give immediate protection for Wikipedia but welcomed the judge's comments stressing Ofcom's and the government's duty to protect the site.
The UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology called the ruling a step forward in making the internet safer. Ofcom said it would continue its work on how services are categorised.
What is Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act was passed in 2023. It is being rolled out this year. The law aims to make the internet safer — especially for children — by setting clear rules for online platforms, social media sites, and other digital services. It mandates online platforms to take steps to stop children from seeing things like sexual content, extreme violence, or content encouraging self-harm.
However, the act has been criticised by Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) and free speech groups, who say the rules are too broad and risk removing legal content. The government says the law is meant to protect children and remove illegal material, with Technology Secretary Peter Kyle arguing that opponents of the law are 'on the side of predators.'
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