Social Media: Children
Lords · Question HL1118 · Tabled 18 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Storey
To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to enforce restrictions on high-risk online activities, including (1) live-streaming, and (2) contact with strangers.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 3 Jul 2026
The Government has announced its intention that live streaming and stranger communication, including in gaming, will be switched off by default for 16- and 17-year-olds and banned completely for under-16s. Services will need to enforce these restrictions ...