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French constitutional council rejects social-media ban for under-15s
Published
France’s Constitutional Council struck down legislation that would have barred children under 15 from social-media platforms. It found the restriction neither appropriate, necessary nor proportionate to minors’ freedom of expression and communication. The decision blocks this version of the policy, although the available report does not rule out narrower age-safety regulation or other legislative proposals.
Why it matters
The judgment sets a constitutional boundary for governments trying to protect children online. It may influence how France and other democracies balance youth safety, parental control, privacy and expression.
Evidence assessment
The Hindu reports the council’s decision and its proportionality finding. The supplied evidence does not include the full judgment or the French government’s next legislative response.
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