The Turkish law, adopted in April, states that social media providers must 'take the necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification,' to protect young people. Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Turkish law, adopted in April, states that social media providers must 'take the necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification,' to protect young people.S1

• Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect chi...S2