Submitted on Friday 14th January 2022
Rejected on Wednesday 19th January 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Stop the word nigger being used on social media and tv and radio
I would like the word nigger banned so people aren’t allowed to say it is offensive
Because it is offensive and dates back to slavery
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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 UK Government is not responsible for the words which people use on social media.
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is responsible for regulating the broadcast, telecommunications, and postal service industries in the UK. If you wish to raise a complaint about the use of certain language on TV or in other media, you can find out how to do so here: www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints.
Anyone using language with the purpose or effect of discriminating against someone on the basis of their race could be breaking the law under the Equality Act 2010.
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