Minister promises 'some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s
Summary
The UK government plans to set age or feature limits on social media use for children under 16. Education Minister Olivia Bailey said they will act after a consultation on a possible social media ban similar to one in Australia, aiming to have rules in place by the end of the year.Key Facts
- The government will impose some type of restrictions on social media for users under 16 years old.
- This comes after the House of Lords voted in favor of a social media ban for under-16s multiple times.
- The government is currently consulting on the best way to introduce these rules.
- Restrictions considered include age limits, feature limits, and possible curfews.
- A report on progress will be published three months after the law is finalized.
- The government hopes to implement regulations before the end of the year, with a possible six-month extension.
- MPs voted 272 to 64 in favor of the government's motion supporting these measures.
- The government’s goal is to protect children from addictive features and harmful content online.
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