Social media ban: Minister says 'some form of' age limit or restriction will be brought in
Ministers said the restrictions will target addictive features and harmful content, with MPs backing the plan by 272 votes to 64.
- On Monday, Education Minister Olivia Bailey committed the UK government to imposing age or functionality restrictions on social media for children under 16, after MPs backed the motion 272 to 64.
- Persistent pressure from the House of Lords, led by Lord Nash, alongside bereaved parents including Esther Ghey, forced the concession after peers voted four times for a ban.
- Bailey confirmed a statutory requirement that the secretary of state "must" act post-consultation, with restrictions such as curfews under consideration in addition to age limits.
- Liberal Democrat spokesperson Munira Wilson questioned the timeline, noting action could take up to 21 months, while Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott urged swift implementation to protect children.
- Officials must issue a progress report three months after royal assent and lay regulations within 12 months, though the government aims to move faster addressing addictive features and harmful content.
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