What happened: The House of Lords voted 266 to 141 to support an Australian-style ban on social media use for under-16s, rejecting proposals for a public consultation on the matter.
Why it matters:
- The decision could lead to stricter online access rules for children in the UK.
- It affects young people under 16 and social media companies operating in the UK.
MNN Take: The House of Lords has taken a clear stance favouring a direct ban rather than further public discussion, signalling a push towards tighter regulation of social media use among minors.
Sources: Guardian UK