Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns
Key takeaways
- A consultation on children’s online safety closed only last week, but the government is keen to act on its findings as quickly as possible.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and families will be left to count the cost, a leading child safety charity has warned.
- The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said an age limit on the use of tech platforms could unravel, after a report that the prime minister, Keir Starmer, is to announce a ban on under-16s accessing “harmful” social media apps.
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A consultation on children’s online safety closed only last week, but the government is keen to act on its findings as quickly as possible. Photograph: Stock Planets/Getty Images View image in fullscreen. A consultation on children’s online safety closed only last week, but the government is keen to act on its findings as quickly as possible. Photograph: Stock Planets/Getty Images Social media ban Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for apps
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and families will be left to count the cost, a leading child safety charity has warned.
The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said an age limit on the use of tech platforms could unravel, after a report that the prime minister, Keir Starmer, is to announce a ban on under-16s accessing “harmful” social media apps.