The UK government has announced plans to ban under-16s from accessing major social media platforms as part of a wider effort to improve online safety and protect young people from harmful content. The proposed measures would require social media companies to implement stronger age-verification systems and place greater responsibility on platforms to safeguard children online.
The plans will set a new normal for future generations, kickstarting a cultural shift and driving forward the government’s fight to give every child the best start in life. This is a decisive first step by the government which marks a clear choice to put children’s wellbeing first and give them a healthy life online.
To read the full government press release, click on the following link: Social media to be banned for under 16s - Government press release