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Research Briefing: Proposals to Ban Social Media for Children

Created: 15/05/2026
News/Events Category: Children and Families


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The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing looking at the debate surrounding proposals to ban social media for children.

The briefing explores arguments for and against a ban and discusses the government’s open consultation on social media use which launched in March 2026.

The briefing also collates headline statistics around social media use amongst children and young people. 

Read the briefing: Proposals to ban social media for children




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