Social media curfews will be imposed on 16 and 17 year olds by DEFAULT under huge new crackdown

A new policy imposes social media curfews on 16 and 17-year-olds as part of a broader crackdown on online safety, though the rules default on unless disabled by the users themselves. Critics argue the measure is ineffective, calling it a "dog’s dinner," while ministers claim it finds a balanced approach compared to a complete ban for younger teens. This initiative highlights ongoing debates about digital regulation and youth protection, raising questions about the effectiveness of such measures in managing online behavior.