UK's under-16s social media ban raises more questions than answers on scope and enforcement
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Liv McMahon & Philippa Wain
Summary
The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s, but key details remain unclear. Questions persist about which platforms are included (beyond those named), whether gaming sites like Roblox are covered, how VPN enforcement will work, and whether additional measures like curfews will be introduced. The announcement has raised more questions than answers about implementation and scope.
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· 4 pulledAfter the government's announcement on Monday, we know a social media ban is coming for under-16s in the UK.
However, details on which apps are and are not included, besides those named by the government, and how the measures will extend to gaming sites like Roblox, remain sparse.
And many are already asking whether enforcing the ban will mean cracking down on virtual private networks (VPNs), which can disguise someone's location online.
Ministers have said they will provide an update on further restrictions like potential curfews
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