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General enquiries regarding this platform: admin@nominetaudit.com
LEGAL STATEMENT AND NOTICE
This platform operates as an independent journalistic and public interest publication under the protection of Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Freedom of Expression), the Human Rights Act 1998, Section 4 of the Defamation Act 2013 (Publication on Matter of Public Interest), and common law principles of fair comment and honest opinion.
NominetAudit.com is an independent public interest journalism platform dedicated to ensuring transparency, accountability, and good governance at Nominet UK, the organisation entrusted with stewardship of the .uk domain namespace.
All content published on this platform is published in the genuine belief that it is in the public interest, represents honest opinion based on stated or known facts, is supported by documentary evidence retained for legal purposes, concerns matters of legitimate public concern regarding a public benefit organisation, and is published following responsible journalism standards.
DOMAIN NAME NOTICE
This domain is registered and used for legitimate non-commercial criticism, commentary, and public interest journalism purposes. The operator asserts legitimate interest in this domain under ICANN UDRP Policy paragraph 4(c)(iii) as a fair use site for criticism, commentary, and news reporting. This site does not offer goods or services in competition with any trademark holder, does not seek commercial gain by misleadingly diverting consumers, and clearly identifies itself as independent and unaffiliated. Any UDRP or DRS complaint will be vigorously defended and the complaint itself published as a matter of public interest.
This platform is not affiliated with Nominet UK.
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Statement of Purpose:
Why We Exist
Nominet controls the .uk namespace, one of the UK’s most important pieces of digital infrastructure. It presents itself as a guardian of trust and public benefit, yet its policies and practices have raised serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Our Purpose and Objectives:
NominetAudit.com exists to put the spotlight on how Nominet operates and highlight the damage being caused by their actions and inactions .
We Will:
· Expose practices that undermine UK SMEs and the wider public.
· Audit governance, policies, and conflicts of interest.
· Hold accountable an organisation that has, for too long acted without proper scrutiny.
Some of The Issues We Can and Will Address:
· Drop-Catching Cartels, A handful of insiders monopolise valuable expired domains while genuine UK businesses are locked out.
· Dispute Resolution Conflicts , Cases that show disturbing links between DRS panellists and parties under dispute, raising fundamental questions of impartiality.
· Public Benefit vs Private Gain, Nominet is bound to act for the public good, yet its record suggests insiders benefit while SMEs are left behind.
· Economic Harm, By failing to nurture a fair, competitive .uk space, Nominet has contributed to a digital economy where American corporations triumph and UK start-ups struggle to survive.
Our Directive
We will:
· Audit Nominet’s governance, finances, and decision-making.
· Investigate conflicts of interest in domain disputes.
· Document the real-world impact on UK SMEs.
· Campaign for reforms that restore trust, fairness, and public benefit to the .uk namespace.
Why are we doing this?
We are not auditing for personal gain. We are safeguarding:
· UK SMEs who deserve a fair chance to succeed online.
· Entrepreneurs and start-ups who need affordable, transparent access to domains.
· The general public, who expect accountability from those who manage critical UK infrastructure.
Our Position
Be assured, we are determined, extremely capable and ready to engage.
All published content here will be accurate and supported by evidence.
All concerns raised on this audit platform will be made in the greater public interest and safety.
We believe in and insist on transparency, accountability and justice. values Nominet (Guardians of .UK) itself should be living up to and support.
Recording and Monitoring Notice:
In line with UK law and in the public interest, this platform may record and log all communications, including phone calls, emails, and meetings, where legally permitted. Recordings are made only where necessary, and in accordance with:
The Investigatory Powers Act 2016
The Data Protection Act 2018
The Human Rights Act 1998
All materials are handled in accordance with journalistic and legal standards and are made available for evidential, transparency, and safeguarding purposes.