The Black Paper
Hosted by Ndukwe Onuoha and Cheta Nwanze, The Black Paper looks at UK politics through the lens of African heritage communities, many of whom are recent migrants.
The Black Paper
Too young for likes: banning social media for under-16s
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Summary
In this conversation, we focus on two major policy debates shaping everyday life in the UK: the proposed ban on social media for under-16s and the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act.
We unpack what youth protection should look like in the digital age, weighing safeguarding, mental health and responsibility against questions of access and enforcement.
We then turn to housing, exploring how the Renters’ Rights Act could bring greater security and stability for renters, strengthen community cohesion, and begin to tackle long-standing discriminatory practices in the private rental sector.
Set against wider reflections on identity, sport and belonging, the conversation connects policy to lived experience and the realities facing our communities.
Chapters
00:00 Football and National Identity
09:23 Social Media and Youth Protection
30:41 The Intersection of Tech and Governance
35:41 Renter's Rights Act: A New Era for Tenants
40:18 Community Cohesion and Housing Crisis
48:59 The Role of Technology in Housing Solutions
58:31 The Black Paper.mp3
