Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Social media bans for children are being introduced in several countries, with the UK the latest to announce plans for new legislation.
Australia introduced its ban last year amid concerns about the impact of social media on young people’s wellbeing and mental health. But are these measures working?
Roundtable’s guests Charlotte Ricca and Will Guyatt discuss whether Australia’s social media ban is delivering the intended results and what lessons it may offer as the UK prepares to implement its own measures.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#socialmedia #children #ukpolitics #socialmedianews #uk #australia
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Social media bans for children are being introduced in several countries, with the UK the latest to announce plans for new legislation.
Australia introduced its ban last year amid concerns about the impact of social media on young people’s wellbeing and mental health. But are these measures working?
Roundtable’s guests Charlotte Ricca and Will Guyatt discuss whether Australia’s social media ban is delivering the intended results and what lessons it may offer as the UK prepares to implement its own measures.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#socialmedia #children #ukpolitics #socialmedianews #uk #australia
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
