The UK Government intends to put forward proposals to restrict social media for under-16s before the summer, with plans to legislate by the end of the year.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated that the ongoing consultation explores various measures, including age restrictions, curfews, and limits on features like 'doom-scrolling'.
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, urged MPs to learn from Australia's social media ban for children and implement a more effective system in the UK.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the Government's commitment to addressing addictive features on social media, aiming for robust and long-lasting solutions.
The Government's decision to introduce restrictions follows significant pressure from the House of Lords, led by Lord Nash, who described it as a “huge step forward” for children's online safety.
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Kendall ‘aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer’
