Paris: France's top court on Friday blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression."By prohibiting minors under the age of fifteen from accessing certain online services, the law inherently requires every person, even an adult, to prove their age before accessing them," the Consitutional Council said in its decision."However, by failing to specify the conditions and limits under which such proof must be provided, the legislature has not established the legal safeguards necessary to ensure compliance with these requirements," it added.
France's top court rules social media ban curtails freedom of expression
France's top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for minors. The Constitutional Council cited infringement upon freedom of expression as its reason. The court stated the law failed to specify necessary legal safeguards for age verification. This decision prevents the implementation of the proposed age restriction for online services. The ruling impacts how minors can access certain digital platforms in France.
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