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UK’s Online Safety Act Forces Game Studios to Rethink User Interaction Features Amid Compliance Challenges

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London, England – Video game studios are reevaluating key features in their games due to new regulations introduced by the UK Online Safety Act (OSA), according to insights from a prominent law firm specializing in media and technology. In a conversation shared on September 11, 2025, Isabel Davies, a senior associate at Wiggin LLP, discussed the implications of the OSA on gaming companies. The act, which went into effect in July 2025, establishes a regulatory framework aimed at protecting users—especially children—from harmful content, encompassing both legal and illegal material. It imposes stringent requirements on platforms … Read more

Historic Appeal: UK’s First Openly Transgender Judge Fights Supreme Court Ruling at European Court of Human Rights

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Strasbourg, France — Dr. Victoria McCloud, recognized as the first openly transgender judge in the UK, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) following a controversial ruling by the UK Supreme Court. The Supreme Court defined the terms “woman” and “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 strictly by biological criteria, effectively excluding transgender women who hold Gender Recognition Certificates. The appeal, brought forth by the Trans Legal Clinic in collaboration with W-Legal, references Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights. McCloud argues that her exclusion from the case violates her … Read more

Groundbreaking Legal Challenge: UK’s First Transgender Judge Fights Supreme Court Ruling in European Human Rights Court

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London, England — The UK’s first transgender judge has taken legal action against the UK government, contesting a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning the legal definition of biological sex. Victoria McCloud, a retired judge now working as a litigation strategist with W-Legal, argues that the court’s decision compromised her rights to a fair trial under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. McCloud is seeking a rehearing on the matter, claiming that the Supreme Court’s refusal to consider her representation, as well as evidence from other transgender individuals and groups, denied her a … Read more

UK’s Online Safety Act Sparks VPN Surge as Minors Seek to Bypass New Age Restrictions

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LONDON, United Kingdom — The Online Safety Act officially came into effect on July 25, establishing new regulations aimed at protecting children from harmful online content, including pornography and materials promoting eating disorders. As a result, some of the internet’s most popular platforms, including Pornhub, X, and Reddit, are implementing or planning to implement age verification systems to restrict access for minors. The challenges posed by age-restriction laws have created a dilemma for websites that depend on user-generated content. Platforms like Reddit find it difficult to monitor and prevent underage users from accessing inappropriate material. … Read more