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restrictions” on social media for under-16s. There have been widespread calls for an Australia-style ban on children’s use of social media, and the UK
social media ban for under-16s [to protect children from the “digital wild west”](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/04/spain-under-16-social-media-ban-elon-musk-insults), while French lawmakers have voted for similar restrictions for under-15s. The UK
media should be restricted, or even banned altogether, for under-16s in the UK. Iga, 14, has seen some videos on her social feeds where people openly talk about their suicidal thoughts and other serious
social media sites, among other potential restrictions. Rebecca Stimson, [Meta](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/meta)’s UK director of public policy, said the Australian experience had shown a ban was not enforceable or effective
children by voting against a ban on social media for under-16s and against removing smartphones from schools. "Other countries are waking up to the harms, but under Keir Starmer the UK is falling behind
UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, as it said restrictions could impose a “disproportionate” burden on US tech firms. In a submission to a government consultation on online safety
restrictions on “addictive” features such as infinite scrolling. There is overwhelming pressure from safety campaigners and MPs for a further crackdown on social media platforms, despite the introduction of the Online Safety Act, which requires
UK is moving closer to restrictions on under-16s' social media use, with ministers consulting on measures ranging from age limits to bans on addictive platform features. Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, said
UK government on the impact of social media on children under the age of 16 comes to an end](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7r9gqp6jo). Ap Iorwerth said on Tuesday that it was important to "follow the evidence
UK’s legal framework for social media regulation, the Online Safety Act, is overseen by the communications watchdog, Ofcom. The letter seeks to unify campaigners’ positions on an under-16 ban. MRF and NSPCC have
social media companies. There’s a growing consensus among online safety campaigners that, rather than implementing an Australia-style lock out, the UK government should instead block under-16s from accessing risky features such
UK**, plans are under way for strict social media regulations, also for under-16s. This entails potential bans, age verification and content restrictions. A major national consultation is due to close
restriction on social media for children under 16. "Deliver on that commitment fully and in the shortest possible timeframe." But other campaigners believe stopping social media access would fail children. Reports of children in Australia
social media for under-16s, as well as restrictions on addictive and high-risk features for under-18s, will keep children safe from harm." [Sign up for our Tech Decoded newsletter](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsletters/zxh6cxs)
UK families and engaging with parents, children and experts to make sure we get this right." Technology Secretary Liz Kendall had met with the Bereaved Parents for Online Safety group earlier this year
UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media
restrictions" on social media for under-16s, Education Minister Olivia Bailey has said. Ministers proposed further amendments on Monday evening as they sought to end the stand-off with peers over the Children's Wellbeing
social media restrictions for under-16s [even if it stopped short of a ban](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7d2zx63jo). The NCA and NPCC identified six features of platforms they believe enable "harm at-scale" and should
social media ban for under-16s next week, alongside other restrictions such as a possible block on conversations with strangers on gaming platforms. Limits on AI chatbot use are also under consideration. Asked about
UK government is also consulting on other safety matters including whether there should be age restrictions on a range of app features, such as infinite scrolling, and limitations on the use of AI chatbots