Kendall ‘aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer’
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
The UK Government is preparing comprehensive legislation to protect minors from social media risks by implementing age verification and functionality restrictions for users under 16. These measures aim to be formally introduced before the summer recess, marking a significant shift in digital safety regulation. The initiative responds to growing concerns about online harm, mental health impacts, and data privacy affecting younger demographics in the digital landscape.
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Kendall ‘aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer’
The Government said late on Monday it will introduce ‘age or functionality restrictions’ on social media for under-16s.
