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Fourthly, there are the practical and accessibility challenges raised by the SLSC. It pointed out that the regulatory framework is complex to the point of opacity. Key documents run to over 600 pages, and this complexity makes it difficult to navigate and undermines accessibility for those trying to understand service providers’ duties. This is not merely an administrative inconvenience for platforms; it makes it harder for parents, victims and smaller organisations to understand their rights and effectively report concerns. The SLSC questioned how practical it is to expect children themselves to complain about harmful content, and it is unclear what further action children could take if a service provider simply rejects their complaint. These systems must be designed with a children-first approach to guarantee that they are truly accessible and effective.