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For an anonymous forum like 4chan that has no local presence and no UK revenue, Ofcom's enforcement tools (such as fines and service restrictions) are difficult to apply, because fines cannot be enforced and service blocking faces technical circumvention and free-speech controversy.
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10/21/2026
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Valid until: 1/19/2027
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