A social media ban for under-16s is not proportionate or effective in protecting children's rights.

An Under-16s Social Media Ban Would not be Proportionate or Effective. https://web.brid.gy/r/https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/05/30/an-under-16s-social-media-ban-would-not-be-proportionate-or-effective/

An Under-16s Social Media Ban Would not be Proportionate or Effective. A social media ban for under-16s would not be a proportionate, effective, or enforceable way to currently protect children’s rights, according to the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland. Commissioner Nicola Killean argues that the available evidence does not show a blanket ban would make children safer online, and may inadvertently push children to less regulated or riskier parts of… https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/05/30/an-under-16s-social-media-ban-would-not-be-proportionate-or-effective/