Tag: age restrictions
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UK urged to act now on banning social media for under-16s, Brianna Ghey’s mother says
Pressure mounts for age restrictions on social media The mother of Brianna Ghey, the teenager who was killed in what police described as a hate-crime attack in 2023, is calling on the UK government to fast-track a policy that would bar social media use for anyone under the age of 16. Esther Ghey argues that…
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Conservatives Propose Age-Based Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Overview of the Proposal The Conservative Party has outlined a plan to restrict access to social media for anyone under the age of 16, signaling a bold shift in how the UK would regulate online platforms. Drawing on the model adopted by Australia, the proposal aims to curb online harms targeted at younger users and…