Kendall aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer'

"The Government intends to put forward its proposals to restrict social media for under-16s by the summer with plans to legislate before the end of the year, the Technology Secretary has said."

"Liz Kendall told the Press Association that it's not a question of whether we act, but how when it comes to controlling the content under-16s are exposed to online, and the length of time they spend staring at screens."

"The consultation on access to social media for young people, which is still open, floats a range of measures such as age restrictions and curfews."

"I intend to come forward with our proposals before the summer, and I would like to legislate by the end of the year."

The Government intends to propose restrictions on social media access for individuals under 16 by summer, with legislation expected by year-end. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized the need to control online content exposure and screen time for young users. The ongoing consultation explores various measures, including age restrictions and curfews. Kendall stated that the focus is not on whether to act, but on how to implement these controls effectively. The proposals aim to address concerns about the impact of social media on youth.

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