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Mark Jones
07 April 2026

Could mega Meta loss affect media ban? – Mark Jones for New Law Journal

Defence and investigations expert Mark Jones, a partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in multiple media outlets, including New Law Journal. Mark discusses how major US rulings against Meta Platforms and Google over social media harms could influence how strictly the UK enforces regulation under the Online Safety Act, particularly regarding protections for children.

Mark’s comments have been reproduced with kind permission.


Mark Comments:

‘These two cases are a litmus test of where the red line is drawn.’

‘It sets the direction for how seriously we treat the risks of exploitative design, especially for children. What happens next reaches far beyond the US. It should shape how UK regulators, courts and Ofcom decide whether the Online Safety Act delivers real protection, or just the appearance of it.’

Click here to read the full articles:

Could mega Meta loss affect media ban? | New Law Journal | The leading weekly legal magazine

HR Magazine – BBC paid almost £1.5m to settle staff disputes


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