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UK MPs recently rejected a proposal to ban social media for under-sixteens in a vote on amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing in Schools Bill. This decision avoids a blanket ban, which critics feared might drive young users toward darker corners of the internet. Instead, Parliament gave ministers specific powers to impose lower age limits on apps and restrict certain harmful features.
The UK government has prioritised flexible regulatory powers over a total ban on social media for minors. This approach focuses on minimising addictive features like endless scrolling and notifications designed to keep users engaged for commercial gain. There is a renewed emphasis on stringent age verification to ensure children under thirteen are not accessing platforms inappropriately. These measures place the responsibility on companies to ensure their apps do not trigger harmful psychological responses in younger users.
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