15 resultsfor “Government consultation on social media age restrictions”
age or functionality 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 government has begun a consultation
age limit on social media from 13 to 16, the government consultation is also looking at addressing the addictive nature of social media platforms by restricting
government is [consulting on](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/19/uk-ministers-launch-consultation-into-whether-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s) setting a firm social media age limit alongside potential limitations on app features such as infinite scrolling. Starmer told executives: “Things can’t go on like this, they
age verification and content restrictions. A major national consultation is due to close on 26 May 2026. **France** is pushing to ban social media access for children under 15, aiming for implementation by September this
age-ratings for each social media platform and smartphones to carry software that blocks nude images. MPs on the science, innovation and technology committee have told the government that further protections on social media
government consultation](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation) on social media restrictions for youngsters has received more than 45,000 responses since its launch in March. While plans to prevent children's usage have drawn support in many
restrict features such as livestreaming and location sharing. The government has already pledged to take some form of action [as a result of the consultation](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/ministers-open-minded-uk-social-media-limits-bridget-phillipson). The campaigners expect apps to be vetted
age or functionality 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
aged 12-18, who took part in the BBC News debate on social media. They gathered at the Bolton Lads & Girls Club on Wednesday afternoon to share their opinions on whether social media should
consultation called by the government](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg3vjkx9d7o) over whether to ban social media for under-16s, following similar measures introduced in Australia. Downing Street did not confirm who would be representing each
social media and members of our investigation team have also had first-hand experience of the sector. Dozens of parents have raised concerns with the BBC. Many of them flagged two women who they
age checks this summer. A Snapchat spokesperson said it would roll out these measures while "preserving privacy protections and the ability for our community to stay connected with their real friends and family". The report
consulting on whether the UK should follow in [Australia’s footsteps](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/social-media-ban) by making it illegal for under-16s to have access to many social media sites, among other potential restrictions. Rebecca Stimson
media vetting for visa applicants. The opposition leader, **Angus Taylor**, says it is “non-discriminatory on race or religion”.  Multiculturalism minister Anne Aly. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Aly said
consulted on, and [which] didn’t take into account very legitimate concerns about groups of people who would have been made incredibly vulnerable.” --- **What was being proposed?** The bill would have allowed terminally ill adults