UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children

UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the first-ever social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.

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The UK government has launched a consultation on implementing an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, as well as other measures to better protect minors online.

The government said on Monday it would examine evidence from around the world on a wide range of suggested proposals, including looking at ‌whether a social media ban for minors would be effective, and if one ‌was introduced, how best to ‌make it work.

UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children

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