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UK Age-Gating Rules Criticized as Ineffective and Easy to Circumvent

Experts say new online safety rules lack enforcement teeth

25 July 2025 · 23:46 UTC

The United Kingdom’s newly implemented age verification rules have come under fire for being easily bypassed, with critics arguing that the system fails to protect minors from inappropriate content.

Observers say the loopholes highlight the challenges of enforcing digital safety regulations without compromising privacy.