Restrict under-16s’ use of online platforms, UK crime agency urges
( May 22, 2026, 09:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Children under 16 must face restrictions on their access to online platforms, the UK National Crime Agency said in a statement on Friday. The NCA said measures should focus on harmful features rather than banning children from entire apps, but it added that a ban on under-16s should be imposed by the government if companies don’t make immediate improvements. The agency and the National Police Chiefs’ Council called for robust age verification, more safeguards against workarounds and restrictions on nude-image sharing.Statement follows....
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