Social media ban could drive under-16s to ‘darker places’ online, PM warned

Sir Keir Starmer’s ban on social media for under 16’s risks driving youngsters to ‘darker places on the internet’, Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner has warned. (Carlos Jasso/PA) -

There is a “real risk” that banning under-16s from social media will see youngsters “driven to darker places on the internet”, Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner has warned.

Nicola Killean insisted the evidence does not currently show that banning children from social media will make them safer online.