7 months ago
UK Lawmakers Vote to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
UK lawmakers have voted to ban children under 16 from using social media.
This vote happened in the House of Lords, and many people, including some famous actors and groups that protect children, support this idea.
The government says they want to wait and see what people think before making it a law.
In Australia, a similar ban already started on December 10, 2025.
Many people in the UK also think this is a good idea, but some groups worry that a ban might not keep children safe because they still need to know about social media.
The vote was 261 in favor and 150 against.
Now, the idea will go to another part of the government to decide if it becomes a law.
UK lawmakers voted to ban under-16s from social media, following Australia's similar ban.
The amendment passed in the House of Lords with 261 votes to 150.
The government plans to wait for consultation results before legislating.
Public figures and child-protection groups have mixed views on the ban.
A YouGov poll found 74% of Britons support the ban.
- Who
- UK lawmakers, Prime Minister, opposition Conservative lawmaker John Nash, actor Hugh Grant, child-protection groups
- What
- Vote to ban under-16s from social media
- Where
- United Kingdom, following Australia
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned), Australian ban on December 10, 2025
- Why
- To protect children from the harmful effects of social media, following public and political pressure
Key facts
- Vote Result
- 261 votes to 150 in the House of Lords
- Proposed Ban Age
- Under-16s
- Government Stance
- Waiting for consultation results before legislating
- Public Support
- 74% of Britons support a ban (YouGov poll)
- Australian Ban Date
- December 10, 2025
- Key Supporters
- Actor Hugh Grant, child-protection groups
- Legislative Process
- Amendment passed in House of Lords, awaits House of Commons
Quotes
John Nash
Opposition Conservative lawmaker and sponsor of the amendment
“Tonight, peers put our children’s future first. His vote begins the process of stopping the catastrophic harm that social media is inflicting on a generation.”
firstpost.com
