British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under 16, calling the move a necessary step to protect young people from online harm, bullying and digital addiction. The legislation is expected to pass through Parliament before the end of the year and will take effect in early […]
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UK, France weigh social media ban for teens
Following Australia’s move to restrict youth access to social media, the United Kingdom and France are now considering similar bans aimed at protecting children and teenagers from online harm. Proposed legislation would prevent users under 16 from accessing platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, as governments respond to growing concerns over declining mental health among […]
Teenagers challenge Australia’s under-16 social media ban
SYDNEY – A constitutional challenge has been filed against Australia’s social media ban for children under 16, just two weeks before the world-first law comes into effect. The Digital Freedom Project launched proceedings in the High Court of Australia, with two 15-year-olds, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, named as plaintiffs. Read More: Punjab govt bans use of social […]