Twitter and Facebook should introduce warnings over the drinking game Neknominate, which has been linked to several deaths, councils have said.
The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents almost 400 councils in England and Wales, said prominent messages were needed on the websites about the dangers of the craze.
Neknominate involves people filming themselves downing alcohol, nominating someone to continue the game, and posting the video on social media sites.
Councils are now publishing warnings about alcohol through internet safety campaigns that provide links for parents, carers and young people.
The LGA said some schools had asked for warning notices about Neknominate to be put on noticeboards and read out at assemblies. Full story...
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The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents almost 400 councils in England and Wales, said prominent messages were needed on the websites about the dangers of the craze.
Neknominate involves people filming themselves downing alcohol, nominating someone to continue the game, and posting the video on social media sites.
Councils are now publishing warnings about alcohol through internet safety campaigns that provide links for parents, carers and young people.
The LGA said some schools had asked for warning notices about Neknominate to be put on noticeboards and read out at assemblies. Full story...
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