Sector leaders praise government proposal to ban social media for children

The government has proposed a ban on social media use by children. Sector leaders publicly praised the initiative. They said the measure would protect minors from online harms. The announcement was reported by CYP Now. Leaders highlighted the need for stronger digital safeguards. The proposal is expected to be debated in parliament. If enacted, platforms would be required to block under‑age accounts. Observers will watch for implementation details in the coming weeks.