The UK is introducing an ‘Australia plus’ under-16s social media ban. But how is it going there?

Last week, the prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced a sweeping ban on under-16s that would stop them accessing social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook by 2027.

The UK is introducing an ‘Australia plus’ under-16s social media ban. But how is it going there?

TL;DR

  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on under-16s accessing social media apps.
  • The ban is scheduled to take effect by 2027.
  • Affected apps include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook.
  • The policy is referred to as an ‘Australia plus’ ban.
  • Australia was the first country to implement a nationwide ban on children accessing these apps.
  • The article investigates the implementation and reception of Australia's ban.
  • Political correspondent Aletha Adu and Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley are collaborating on the report.

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