"The UK government committed last week to either implementing a ban on under-16s accessing social media or imposing restrictions on children's use of those platforms."
"The consultation refers broadly to taking action on certain features and functionalities of apps and imposing an age limit on them."
"The Molly Rose Foundation, established by the family of Molly Russell, does not support a ban and is calling for stronger online safety instead."
"The consultation flags certain features that could encourage children to stay online for longer and asks whether they should be age-gated."
The UK government is considering a ban on under-16s accessing social media or imposing restrictions on their use. A consultation is ongoing, with potential measures including age limits on features like livestreaming and location sharing. The Molly Rose Foundation advocates for stronger online safety rather than a ban, while political support for restrictions exists among various parties. The consultation aims to gather suggestions on additional features that may require age gating to protect children from online harms.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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