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UK PM Starmer reportedly planning social media ban for under-16s, with parental guidance on smartphones

Social media firms question effectiveness of UK PM Starmer's under-16 social media ban

Molly Stubbs

8d ago· 3 min readenNews

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Summary

Social media companies are questioning the effectiveness of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's proposed ban on social media for under-16s. The ban, announced in response to mental health concerns, would hold tech firms liable for enforcement rather than children. It is set to be passed by Christmas and implemented by spring next year.

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Leading social media companies have cast doubt on the effectiveness of Sir Keir Starmer's social media ban for under-16s.

The Prime Minister announced the ban in response to concerns social media is unsafe, making children miserable and could cause lasting damage to their mental health.

The restrictions, set to be passed by Christmas and in place by spring next year, will leave technology firms, rather than children, liable for enforcement action if they fail to comply.

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David Lynch, Press Association Political Correspondent Leading social media companies have cast doubt on the effectiveness of Sir Keir Starmer’s social media ban for under-16s. The Prime Minister announced the ban in response to concerns social media is u

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