Published 20 days ago

UK ministers considering banning sale of smartphones to under-16s

The UK government is considering banning smartphone sales to under-16s due to public support shown in surveys.
Last year, the UK passed the Online Safety Act to ensure children are protected online.
Banning children from accessing social media and controlling phone usage in schools are also under consideration.

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The Guardian

UK ministers considering banning sale of smartphones to under-16s

Polls show significant support for curb to protect children but some Tories uneasy with idea of government ‘microparenting’

20 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Ministers considering banning mobile phones for under-16s

Most parents want the Government to ban smartphones for under-16s, a poll from earlier this year found.

20 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Sale of mobile phones to under-16s may be banned

Michelle Donelan considers curbs in effort to protect children on social media

20 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc

United Kingdom plans to ban the sale of mobile phones to children under 16

Yesterday, the British newspaper 'The Guardian' announced the approach taken by several ministers of the British Government: to stop selling a mobile phone to a child under 16 years of age. The proposal presents some discrepancies between those who see this exercise as interfering with the paternity of minors and those who rely on restrictions to better protect young people from the misuse of technologies. Related News Standard No United Kingdom…

19 days ago·Spain

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TUOI TRE ONLINE

UK considers banning under-16s from using smartphones, social networks

Experts tell us that most social networks are addictive, divisive, and give rise to expectations about unrealistic lives, which are inappropriate for teenagers.

15 days ago

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