The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s

Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation

The Government's online safety consultation closes at the end of Tuesday, and is considering options including an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s

7 in 10 Australian teens still have social media accounts despite being banned months ago

The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s

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The UK could become the latest nation to implement a social media ban, after British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to introduce a "game changer" policy.