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A new poll indicates that the majority of UK teenagers are likely to opt out of a planned optional social media curfew. This suggests that the proposed measure may not be widely adopted by its target demographic.
Three teenagers in the UK convicted of rape were given non-custodial sentences, leading to widespread public anger and prompting the Attorney General to refer the case for review by the Court of Appeal.
A new survey by the Economist Educational Foundation reveals insights into UK teenagers' attitudes towards politics, specifically their reluctance to share political views due to fear of being 'cancelled'.
The UK government is trialing social media bans, digital curfews, and time limits on apps in the homes of hundreds of teenagers to assess their impact, with interviews planned before and after the trial.
The UK government has proposed an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, alongside a ban for those under 16. This initiative aims to make the UK the safest place for teenagers online by limiting access to social media during late hours.
Three UK teenagers convicted of rape were released, sparking a nationwide outcry that has led to a review of their sentences.
The UK government is consulting on potential social media restrictions for teenagers, including trials of bans and digital curfews, while peers in parliament are actively advocating for a ban for under-16s, defying the government's current stance.
The UK government is launching a consultation to explore measures like social media curfews and AI chatbot restrictions to enhance online safety for children, inviting input from parents, guardians, and young people.
Three teenage boys convicted of the rape and serious sexual assault of girls as young as 14 walked free from a UK court with fines of just £26 each, sparking calls for urgent change from campaigners and victims.
Three UK teenagers convicted of rape were initially released, but their sentences will now be reviewed following a nationwide public outcry against the perceived leniency of the initial ruling.
The UK government is piloting social media bans, digital curfews, and time limits on apps for hundreds of teenagers as part of a major study, accompanying a consultation on potential new restrictions.