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If a case is brought under this part of the proposed Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill, it will be treated as a civil case. You will follow the usual rules of court for civil cases. This includes the rules of evidence and the standard of proof that is normally used in civil cases.
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12: Defence for failure to prevent age-restricted user from accessing age-restricted social media platforms, or
"It's not the provider's fault if they tried to stop someone too young from using their site but were given wrong information."
14: Regulations, or
"Rules to Keep Young People Safe on Social Media"
The proceedings under this subpart are civil proceedings and the rules of court and rules of evidence and procedure for civil proceedings apply (including the standard of proof).
