"Critics warn it risks watering down earlier commitments to act within months and could result in only limited interventions such as parental controls rather than sweeping measures on access."
"Nash, a former Conservative schools minister, accused the government of saying one thing and legislating for another, arguing the new amendment contradicted assurances that action would come quickly."
"It is hard to see the government's position as anything other than deliberate deception, Nash said. They say they want action in months, not years."
"What will change in three years? The platforms will grow more powerful. More children will be harmed, and tragically worse."
Peers will vote on a government amendment that may postpone new social media restrictions for children by up to three years. Critics argue this undermines previous commitments for swift action and may lead to minimal interventions. Campaigners advocate for a tougher proposal to raise the minimum age for social media access to 16 within a year. Lord Nash's amendment has received prior support but was blocked by the government. The upcoming vote is seen as a crucial opportunity to address the issue before parliament's prorogation.
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