Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The UK's Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill includes provisions to restrict access to social media for young people under 18. The proposed amendment would empower the Secretary of State to regulate access to online services and features for minors, including the use of age assurance measures and restrictions on addictive features. The bill raises concerns about lack of accountability and potential overreach in defining harmful content, particularly for LGBTQ+ communities. The legislation is currently under review in the House of Commons following a rejected amendment from the House of Lords.