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Mark Jones commented:
‘Mark Jones, a Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, shared his perspective on the matter. “It is widely accepted that the Online Safety Act failed to implement sensible measures to protect children online and whilst Ofcom looks at further restrictions, real pressure is building from parent lobbying groups seeking to influence the narrative,” he said.
Jones stressed the need for solid solutions from policymakers. “Statements by politicians of their intention to protect children will only be credible if real and workable solutions are proposed and implemented. Australia has grasped the nettle and banned under 16s on social media. This is the only real and workable solution to make the online world safer for children,” he remarked.
With the duties on platforms under the Online Safety Act set to come into force next year, Jones warned about the urgency for social media platforms. “Time is running out for platforms before the duties under the Online Safety Act start to bite next year,” he added.’
To read the full articles, click here:
eCommerce News UK for the article titled “Australia’s proposed social media ban for under 16s debated”.
https://ecommercenews.uk/story/australia-s-proposed-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-debated
ChannelLife Australia for the article titled “UK considers social media ban for under 16s amid debate”.
https://channellife.com.au/story/uk-considers-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-amid-debate
The Legal Diary for “Edward Fennell’s Legal Diary #41”.
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