House of Lords supports social media ban for under-16s

A ban on social media for under-16s has gained support in the UK House of Lords amid concerns over online harms to children. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced a consultation to explore the implications of such a ban, which could include curfews and measures against “doom-scrolling.” The proposal, backed by a vote of 261 to 150, will now be reviewed by the government for potential implementation. If enacted, the ban could mirror Australia’s approach, which involves age-check mechanisms to disable accounts of underage users.

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