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UK's Social Media Kid Ban: Minister's Blank Check to Censor

Westminster's latest social media ban push for kids isn't protection—it's a power grab. Ministers get carte blanche to decide what's 'harmful,' and we're all collateral damage.

UK Parliament chamber during social media ban debate vote

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Commons rejects under-16 ban but grants unchecked powers to one minister.
  • No evidence required; risks ideological censorship of LGBTQ+ and other content.
  • Echoes past UK overreaches, predicting broader AI and internet controls.

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Aisha Patel
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Originally reported by EFF Deeplinks

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