Ban social media for under 16s

Ban harmful social media for under 16s

Harm caused by social media is a public health crisis. There is a strong body of growing evidence that addictive algorithms and harmful content are damaging children’s mental and physical health, sleep, concentration, and overall wellbeing.

Lib Dems are calling for a ban on harmful social media for under 16-year-olds through an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This would have introduced age ratings for social media, similar to film classifications, with the most harmful platforms restricted up to age 18 and a default age rating of 16.

Ban social media for under 16s

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