UK To Impose Social Media Curbs For Under-16s
The UK government has pledged to implement restrictions on social media use for individuals under the age of 16. The government aims to impose restrictions to protect younger users. The British Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador following comments posted on Iranian social media. The ministry described the remarks as unacceptable and provocative. Officials called for an end to any form of incitement to violence both within the United Kingdom and internationally. The shadow education secretary confirmed the commitment to LBC. The UK Foreign Office has summoned Iran's ambassador to the United Kingdom. The summons follows comments made by the Iranian embassy on social media that encouraged Iranians to become martyrs for the regime. Middle East Minister Hamish Falkner described the comments as unacceptable and inflammatory.
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“The government's pledged to impose some curbs on social media for under-16s. Ministers say it will happen regardless of the outcome of the current consultation.”
“the government's pledged to impose some curbs on social media for under 16s. Ministers say it will happen regardless of the outcome of a current consultation.”
“The government says it will impose some form of age or functionality restrictions on social media use for under-16s. The Education Minister, Olivia Bailey, says the measures would be imposed regardless of the outcome of a consultation.”
“The government says it will introduce some sort of age or functionality restrictions on social media for under-16s.”
“The government says it will introduce some sort of age or functionality restrictions on social media for under-16s. Ministers say that will happen regardless of the outcome of a consultation”
“The government's pledged to impose some curbs on social media for under-16s. Ministers say it will happen regardless of the outcome of a current consultation.”
“ministers won't agree to a social media ban for under-16s. They want a consultation. Peers are furious.”
“government, as members of the Lords voted for the fourth time in favour of a social media ban for under-16s. Ministers have argued that there should be a consultation before any ban”
“We cannot place an under-16 age limit on the face of the bill. Doing so would require the government to act before the evidence-gathering process is complete”
“members of the Lords voted for the fourth time in favour of a social media ban for under-16s. Ministers have argued that there should be a consultation before any ban”
“We now have a commitment on the floor of the House from the government that they will impose an age restriction for children under 16.”
“The Conservative Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott said the government had shifted its position. We now have a commitment on the floor of the House from the government that they will impose an age restriction for children under 16.”
“The government has said repeatedly that it is a question of how we act, not if. But to put beyond any doubt, we are placing a clear statutory requirement”
“MPs went on to back the proposals by 272 votes to 64, a government majority of 208. The Conservatives abstained. The Bill will go back to the Lords today”
“Labour is saying, no, this is absolutely ridiculous. You must vote it down. And they are calling back any MPs who have permission to be absent today.”
“they are calling back any MPs who have permission to be absent today. So big, big operation to vote this down. And on that three line whip”
“The government says it will impose some sort of social media restrictions for under-16s, regardless of the outcome of a consultation.”
“an education minister says they will impose a type of age or functionality block. Curfews could still follow.”
“ministers have confirmed under 16s will face some restrictions on social media.”
“ministers have confirmed under 16s will face some restrictions on social media. that's after an accident.”
“The government says it will introduce restrictions on social media for under-16s regardless of a consultation.”
“the UK will introduce restrictions on social media for under 16s... the question is not whether we take action to keep young people safe it's the question of what that what that looks like”
“the question is not whether we take action to keep young people safe it's the question of what that what that looks like”
“the government won't U-turn on plans for social media for under 16s. Bridget Phillipson has said there could still be a full ban on the way”
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