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Law & Society: Social media ban for kids? The name is wrong and the bill is flawed

David Harvey
By David Harvey
Law & society columnist·New Zealand Listener·
26 May, 2025 06:00 PM3 mins to read

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There is little doubt that tech-savvy under-16s will work out ways to circumvent age restrictions. Photo / Getty Images
There is little doubt that tech-savvy under-16s will work out ways to circumvent age restrictions. Photo / Getty Images

There is little doubt that tech-savvy under-16s will work out ways to circumvent age restrictions. Photo / Getty Images

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