Neil Basu
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Neil Basu is a former assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan police who has taken a firm position on the need to ban social media for children under 16. With over three decades of policing experience, he emphasizes the connection between violent imagery online and real-world violence, advocating for stricter regulations to protect young people.
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Neil Basu is the former head of the UK’s Counter Terrorism unit who commented on Prince Harry's security situation.
Prince Harry’s stalker sat metres behind him at High Court trialThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-01-25
New Zealand· 2026-01-25
Neil Basu, a former assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan police, supported banning social media for children.
UK police chiefs call for ban on social media for under-16s | Social mediaThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-13
United Kingdom· 2025-04-13
