The Harbottle & Lewis technology, data and digital team have written the UK Q&A chapter on ICLG with Emma, as contributing editor, writing an expert analysis chapter which provides an overview of telecoms in 2025. In addition, Emma and Rupam have together written the UK Q&A chapter in the guide.

Emma’s chapter gives an overview of the common issues currently impacting telecoms law and regulation, particularly on the UK’s efforts to regulate online content through the establishment of the Online Safety Act and the challenges of regulating such content in the aftermath of major global events. The chapter also addresses the surge in interest surrounding generative artificial intelligence and the associated concerns about the spread of disinformation. This chapter is available to read in full here.

The UK Q&A chapter put together by the team looks in detail at common issues in telecoms, media and internet laws and regulations from a UK perspective. This chapter can be read in full here.

The ICLG series covers 58 practice areas and brings cross-border insights to legal practitioners worldwide. The Telecoms, Media & Internet section covers the key issues in the laws and regulations of this area including telecoms, radio spectrum, cybersecurity, interception, encryption, data retention, distribution of audio-visual media, internet infrastructure, and industry changes across 18 jurisdictions.