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UK Government Proposes Raising Social Media Access Age

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The British government has initiated a major legislative attempt to combat shop theft and shoplifting. The move follows recent discussions regarding legislative actions in the House of Lords. The crackdown aims to address rising retail crime levels. Lord Nash has proposed raising the minimum age for accessing harmful social media platforms or services to 16. The Prime Minister has reportedly stated there is an overwhelming case for such a measure. The consultation involves security and social concerns including gaming and VPN usage.

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LBC London

“there's a major attempt to crack down on shop theft or shoplifting launched by the government”

LBC London

“What I'm proposing is that we raise the age for access to harmful social media platforms or services to 16 because we all know how harmful these things are.”

LBC London

“We must put the onus on the social media companies, that if their products aren't safe for children under 16, they can't provide them to them.”

LBC London

“Social media and security and social... gaming, VPNs and all the other things, the consultation, the concerns. Lastly, this might be a word you don't want to use, but do you detect some deceit here, Lord Nash?”

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