France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The court said the blanket restriction was disproportionate and left school smartphone rules intact, forcing lawmakers to rewrite the measure.
- On Friday, the Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15, ruling that the law "constitutes an infringement that is neither appropriate, necessary, nor proportionate" to freedom of expression.
- The Constitutional Council found the legislation failed to specify conditions and limits for age verification, inherently forcing all users, including adults, to prove their age without necessary legal safeguards.
- President Emmanuel Macron championed this ban as a flagship measure, aiming to make France the first country in Europe to restrict platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for under-15 users.
- Following the ruling, Macron instructed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to draft new, legally sound legislation that accounts for the Council's decision and the European framework protecting minors.
- The President remains fully committed to bringing this reform to fruition by Spring 2027, the palace confirmed, ensuring child protection online remains a priority before the election.
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French Children Can Continue to Be on Social Media. The Constitutional Council Has Scrapped the Ban.
The French Constitutional Council on Friday rejected a ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 15. The measure, according to the French equivalent of the constitutional court, constitutes a disproportionate interference with freedom of expression.
Despite the cancellation of the basic provision by the Constitutional Council, the French president immediately calls for a "legally strong" bill - Aiming to complete the reform before the end of his term. The post Macron insists on banning social media for children under 15 appeared first on in.gr.
France’s Top Court Strikes Down Youth Social Media Ban, Forcing Macron to Rethink Child Protection Strategy
France’s highest constitutional body delivered a sharp rebuke to President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. The Constitutional Council struck down legislation that would have barred children under 15 from social media platforms. The ruling cited disproportionate harm to freedom of expression. And it highlighted serious gaps in privacy protections. The decision lands as a significant political setback. Macron had championed the measure as a signature e…
The French Constitutional Council has overturned a law that banned the use of social media by children under 15.
France's Highest Court Has Blocked the Implementation of a Law Banning Social Networks for Under-15s
France's highest court today lifted a ban on social media access for people under the age of 15, saying it violates freedom of expression.
The French Constitutional Council has overturned Parliament's decision to ban social media for children and young people under the age of 15.
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