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UK Peers Push for Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Government Consultation
The UK government is consulting on potential social media restrictions for teenagers, including trials of bans and digital curfews, while peers in parliament are actively advocating for a ban for under-16s, defying the government's current stance.
25 Mar, 17:03 — 26 Mar, 12:14
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Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s
The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual97d ago
What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation
A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.
By Sam Hall
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual98d ago
UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews
A new study in the UK will examine the effects of a social media ban on teenagers as part of a government consultation.
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First report: channel-news-asia · 25 Mar, 17:03|Full coverage: 3 · 19h|Window: 19h
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