The UK government is considering stricter online safety measures for children, proposing a two-hour limit on social media app usage and a nightly curfew. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle highlighted concerns over the addictive nature of these platforms. However, Ian Russell, an online safety campaigner and father of a suicide victim, criticized the government's delay in enacting stronger regulations, arguing that without decisive action, more young lives will be at risk from harmful content. Kyle pointed out that previous legislation has not yet been implemented, posing obstacles to effective safety measures.
Ian Russell, whose daughter tragically took her own life due to harmful online content, criticized the government for delaying stronger safety laws, stating, "Every day the government has delayed bringing in tougher online safety laws we've seen more young lives lost and damaged..."
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle acknowledged the addictive nature of social media apps and the need for time limits, noting, "This year we've had illegal content that needs to be taken down... age-appropriate material must be supplied by platforms."
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