MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers

The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s

Ban could still materialise in future after Commons support government bid to give additional powers to secretary of state A proposed ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs. Parliamentarians voted 307 to 173, majority 134, against the proposed change to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which was brought forward by Conservative former minister Lord Nash. Continue reading...

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Social media ban for under-16s rejected after Commons vote

MPs have rejected proposals to ban social media access for under-16s.

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MPs in Australia reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers

MPs have rejected an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s and have instead backed flexible ministerial powers.

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