How Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on

Supporters say the ban is helping to protect young people online, but critics argue many teenagers are still using social media and the restrictions are difficult to enforce. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters

The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, has confirmed a social media ban for under-16s in the UK. It is now six months since Australia introduced its ban.

While supporters say it is helping to protect young people online, critics argue many teenagers are still using social media and that the restrictions are difficult to enforce.