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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
Ministers say they will set age or functionality limits after a consultation, with Parliament pressing for tougher action to protect children online.
- On Monday, Education Minister Olivia Bailey told the Commons the government will "impose some form of age or functionality restrictions" on social media for under-16s, with MPs supporting the motion 272–64.
- The House of Lords voted in support of a social media ban for under-16s for a fourth time on Monday, forcing a standoff with the Commons over the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
- Technology Secretary Liz Kendall aims to legislate by year's end, with a "progress report" due three months after royal assent and regulations expected within 12 months.
- Conservative shadow education secretary Laura Trott called the commitment a "huge step forward in keeping children safe," while Liberal Democrat Munira Wilson questioned the timeline, noting it could take up to 21 months.
- Esther Ghey, whose 16-year-old daughter Brianna Ghey was murdered in 2023, told MPs the UK can "do a better job" than Australia's ban, as officials continue consulting on protective mechanisms.
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