London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the UK government to introduce a ban on social media access for children under 16, warning it could prevent further harm. The mayor says online platforms are exposing young people to risks including misogyny and other abusive behaviour, and he warns that these pressures could contribute to a “lost generation” of young men. Khan is calling on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take action, referencing the Australian approach in which social media access for under-16s has been restricted. Khan’s position also includes a demand that tech companies demonstrate their services are safe for children, or otherwise face restrictions on being available to under-16s. Several reports note that Khan has previously said the effects of Australia’s ban should be monitored and evaluated. He is expected to press his case during a speech on Tuesday, after Starmer promised “game-changer” action, according to one outlet.
Sadiq Khan calls for under-16 social media ban amid concerns over online harms
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the UK government to introduce a ban on social media access for children under 16, warning it could prevent further harm. The mayor says online platforms are exposing...
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, calls for a ban on social media for under-16s.
- Khan links the proposal to concerns about online harms, including misogyny and abuse.
- Khan urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to introduce the measure.
- The reports cite an Australian-style approach and say its impact should be monitored.
- Khan also argues tech firms should prove child safety or face restrictions.
The London mayor said tech firms must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban on being available to under-16s
2 months agoThe Mayor of London has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to bring in an Australia-style ban
2 months agoThe London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored
2 months agoThe London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored
2 months agoLondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will throw his weight behind a social media ban for under 16s as it is 'the only way to stem the harms we know are happening right now'
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