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Stop the media repeatedly printing negative headlines about Public Figures

Submitted on Wednesday 10th March 2021

Rejected on Wednesday 17th March 2021

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Stop the media repeatedly printing negative headlines about Public Figures

Petition Details

Enforce fines on newspapers/media outlets that print x3 negative OPINIONS on an individual within a 6-month period.
Articles must state Fact or Speculation underneath accordingly.
Provide a complaints system similar to TV's Ofcom.
Vet Daily Mail comments blocking threatening & derogatory words

Additional Information

In aid to reduce pressure, public humiliation and possible mental state of Celebrities/Royalty. The Government currently require money to assist in rebuilding our economy here is a helping hand instead of punishing the taxpayer. If Newspapers lead by example from the top this will filter down to online Trolls. Now is the time for change. If Headlines change, public perception will change, and hate will decrease. Let's make Clickbait a thing of the past!


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for deciding what the media can publish, including opinions.

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