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Social media ban for under-16s unenforceable, charity warns

Published Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Updated June 13

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  • Charity's Warning and Alternative Solutions — 1 source

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An online safety charity, the Molly Rose Foundation, has warned that a proposed social media ban for under-16s in the UK would be unenforceable, citing Australia's experience. The charity suggests that the UK government, which is currently considering options following a public consultation that received over 116,000 responses, should instead focus on restricting addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The UK government's consultation on children's social media use received 116,211 responses.
  • The Molly Rose Foundation, an online safety charity, warns that a proposed social media ban for under-16s in the UK would be unenforceable, citing Australia's experience.
  • The Molly Rose Foundation advocates for restricting addictive social media features like autoplay and infinite scroll as an alternative to a ban.

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Charity's Warning and Alternative Solutions
  • BBC News

    BBC News reports on the Molly Rose Foundation's warning that a proposed social media ban for under-16s in the UK would be unenforceable, drawing parallels with Australia's experience. The charity suggests focusing on restricting addictive features instead, while the UK government continues to consider options after a public consultation.

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