The UK is preparing an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban for under‑16s, aiming to protect young users from harm.
Keir Starmer’s UK government is pressing ahead with a social media ban for under‑16s, a move modelled on Australia’s law but expected to be tougher. The plan was immediately labelled a ‘rush job’ by critics, while social media companies questioned its effectiveness and the children’s minister called for more clarity. Public reaction is mixed, with readers split between seeing it as a ‘generational reset’ or a ‘slippery slope.’
The government is expected to introduce a formal bill in parliament in the coming weeks. The tech industry’s pushback and the level of cross‑party support will determine whether the ban gathers legislative momentum or stalls.
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