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Rules approved in 2021 had been in force since 2022 while more permanent solutions were being negotiated. Without an agreement, there will be no rules in place as of April 3rd.
Sofia Neves analyzes the controversy surrounding digital influencers visiting schools, highlighting systemic failures in school management and the urgent need for impartial investigation into child safety.
In an opinion signed by the Inspector-General of Education and Science, the Ministry reminds schools that the use of school spaces or facilities may only be permitted to individuals and activities that comply with and respect the law, amid concerns regarding influencers and the sexualisation of children.
On Monday, the PSD submitted to parliament a bill to curb free access to social media and other platforms for children up to the age of 16, making parental or legal guardian consent mandatory. The bill, which aims to establish “measures to protect children in digital environments”, is sponsored by ...
Today the PSD submitted to Parliament a bill to curb unrestricted access by children up to the age of 16 to social media and other platforms, requiring the consent of their parents or legal guardians.
The bill aims to establish “measures to protect children in digital environments”.
The proposal to restrict access to social media for people under 16, which is expected to be easily approved, is a common-sense and, in many respects, inevitable measure. Editorial by Helena Pereira
The PSD will submit a bill proposing age verification at social media account creation to enforce a ban on under-13s and restrict access for under-16s. The measure, described as sensible and largely inevitable in an editorial, aims to protect children and reduce pressures such as the pursuit of likes, though it raises practical enforcement and privacy concerns about verification methods.
Funding of one million euros has already been secured and the centres should bring several services together in a single location. By September, a free helpline to support victims of violence should be in operation.
Nuno Pardal Ribeiro, a former Chega official, begins trial today in Cascais accused of using minors for prostitution. The Public Prosecutor's Office wants him barred from holding positions that involve contact with young people.
The state seeks to protect minors' emotional development.
Investigators arrested a man who had a 10-year prison sentence to serve for sexual abuse of minors.
The European leader said she was shocked by the sexualisation of children in Musk's AI.
The proposal from Chega received favourable votes from Chega itself, PAN and JPP. PCP, PS, PSD and IL voted against.
