Are under-16s too young to be online? Following Australia’s introduction of restrictions for them, Britain’s government has launched a consultation about whether to do the same.
UK leaders consider social media ban
Digital danger: The UK government is considering following Australia’s lead by banning social media for under-16s as experts warn of a "public health emergency" caused by harmful online content and screen addiction. Glossary
A&E - Accident and Emergency department.
Psychiatrist - A doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.
Optometrist - A healthcare professional specialising in examining eyes, testing vision, prescribing glasses or contact lenses, and diagnosing, treating, and managing many common eye diseases and disorders.
Constituencies - Geographical areas for which voters choose one politician to represent them.
Curfews - Occasions when closing down is enforced or movement is restricted. It originally applied to the extinguishing of fires in people's houses.
Ofsted - A UK government department that inspects and regulates services providing education and skills for learners of all ages, as well as care services for children and young people.
NSPCC - The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a charity campaigning and working in child protection in the United Kingdom.