Summary
Members of the UK's House of Lords are being encouraged to vote on a proposal to ban social media for children under 16. This proposal is part of a bill amendment suggested by Lord Nash, focusing on age limits and stricter online safety measures for children. The proposal is still under debate and opposition exists, with some suggesting more research is necessary.
Key Facts
- Lord Nash proposed an amendment to raise the minimum age for social media use to 16 in the UK.
- This proposal is part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
- The UK government is reviewing the effectiveness of such a ban and other online safety measures.
- Similar measures were implemented in Australia last year.
- Some campaigners and charities oppose the ban, suggesting a need for further consultation.
- Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced a consultation to seek views and assess measures for online safety.
- England's Ofsted plans to provide stricter guidelines for schools about phone use.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her party supports a social media ban for under-16s.
