Tag: Youth Safety
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What a social media ban for under-16s could mean for the UK’s youngest users
What the proposed ban actually entails After a decisive House of Lords vote backing Australian-style restrictions, the UK faces a future where social media platforms could be restricted for users under 16. The proposal, rooted in concerns about young people’s wellbeing, would place age-related limits on access, potentially paired with stricter verification, content controls, and…
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Singaporean 14-Year-Old Issued ISA Restriction Order Over ISIS Terrorism Plot on Roblox
Overview of the Case A 14-year-old Singaporean student has been placed under an Internal Security Act (ISA) restriction order following investigations into his alleged intent to travel overseas to commit armed violence and die a martyr. The case, which drew attention to the role of online games and social networks in radicalization, underscores concerns about…
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Singaporean 14-Year-Old Issued ISA Restriction Order Over Roblox ISIS Simulation
Background A 14-year-old Singaporean boy has been issued a restriction order (RO) under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after authorities said he attempted to travel overseas to conduct armed violence and die as a martyr. The case, unfolding in Singapore’s security- and youth-protection framework, has highlighted the risks associated with online content, gaming platforms, and…
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Singaporean Teen Placed Under ISA Restriction Order Over ISIS Online Radicalization
Background: A Teen’s Path to Self-Radicalization In Singapore, a 14-year-old Secondary 3 student was issued a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after authorities determined he had become self-radicalized through online extremist content associated with Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The case highlights the growing concern about how youths can encounter…
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France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s: New Law
France passes landmark social media restriction for minors France’s National Assembly has advanced a measure that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The move is part of a broader push to strengthen online safety and curb issues such as cyberbullying, misinformation exposure, and the mental health risks associated…
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France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s: What It Means
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s France’s National Assembly has backed legislation to prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking a bold step in the country’s ongoing debate over online safety and youth mental health. The bill, which now advances to Senate scrutiny, seeks to shield younger teens…
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UK Ministers Push ID Checks for Sunbed Users as Cancer Plan Targets Underage Access
Overview: A new push to curb underage sunbed use Ministers are preparing to back a policy aimed at dramatically reducing illegal access to sunbeds by requiring age verification at the point of sale or service. The proposal, tied to a broader Labour-backed cancer plan, would make it mandatory for sunbed salons to check IDs to…
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Tragic Sydney shark attack: 12-year-old boy dies after mauling
Tragic incident at a well-known Sydney swimming spot A 12-year-old boy has died after being mauled by a shark while swimming with friends at a popular beach near Sydney. The boy, identified by authorities as Nico Antic, sustained critical injuries to his legs in the attack. Lifesavers and emergency services responded quickly, but despite their…
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Tauranga teen hit by car outside party; driver arrested as responders face aggression
Incident overview A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a car outside a party venue in Tauranga late last night. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the injured teenager was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Police confirmed a driver has been arrested in connection with the crash as the…
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14-year-old Girl Hit by Car Outside Tauranga Party; Driver Arrested as Emergency Responders Face Aggression
Overview of the incident A 14-year-old girl was critically injured after being struck by a car outside a party in Tauranga late last night. Police have confirmed that the driver has been arrested in connection with the incident. The event has raised questions about road safety and the treatment of emergency responders at scenes of…