Is a ban the right answer? One of Britain’s top police chiefs believes that social media fuels extremism. But many say that banning under-16s is not going to work.
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Red alert: Britain’s head of counterterrorism Matt Jukes (above) called on ministers to follow Australia’s lead and ban social media use by under-16s. Glossary
Counterterrorism - Political or military activities designed to prevent terrorism.
Complacent - Feeling that you do not need to do anything about a situation. For example, somebody with very high grades at school might think they do not need to work hard any longer.
Extremist - People or groups which have extreme ideas, often relating to politics.