The government response to a proposed social media restriction for under-16s acknowledges that teenagers may still be able to access prohibited platforms. The statement, reported in connection with a “POLL OF THE DAY” item, says it is “inevitable” that young people will find ways to get around Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s ban.
The reporting centers on the expectation that a restriction will not fully stop access, even if enforcement measures are introduced. It frames the issue as a practical challenge: while the policy targets under-16s, older children and teenagers may be able to circumvent age checks or use alternative methods to reach social media content.
Overall, the sources describe a government acknowledgment that the ban’s effectiveness may be limited by workarounds, without providing additional technical or legal details about how the ban would be implemented or enforced.
