Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “Social media has become increasingly like the Wild West. It is therefore right that, after listening to victims and their families, the Government is introducing safeguards to better protect the most vulnerable in our society.
“Technology is a force for good, but without effective reform, banning social media for under‑16s becomes the only viable option to reduce the risks young people face online.
“But that ban must be balanced. With the Government considering lowering the voting age to 16, it would be illogical for a 15‑year‑old to be unable to see a politician’s views on social media. A proportionate approach is needed – one that recognises both the risks and the realities of how young people engage with the world.
“We must support future generations to build the online skills, awareness and resilience they will rely on throughout their lives. Alongside this, thoughtful and proportionate regulation of the platforms they can and cannot access will be essential to keeping them genuinely safe online.”
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