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Restrict mobiles to under 18’s to have 6 contact numbers only inc emergency no’s

Submitted on Tuesday 31st January 2023

Rejected on Friday 3rd February 2023

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Restrict mobiles to under 18’s to have 6 contact numbers only inc emergency no’s

Petition Details

Make it illegal for children under 18 to have mobile phones that aren’t restricted to contain 6 contact numbers only and emergency numbers. No group chats, no social media, no camera/photo capability. Only education based apps allowed. Restricted internet use.

Additional Information

This will enable our children to socialise normally, not experience the many mental health problems associated with screen time. It will reduce body dysmorphia. It will stop the gang culture being able to communicate as effectively. It will stop online bullying and peer pressure. It will reduce crime. It will make parenting easier, It will make teaching easier, teachers will get more engagement. It will stop kids filming and sharing violence thinking it’s cool. Let’s get our kids back.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action:

Ban smartphones for under-18s, starting with 11-12 year olds: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/623781

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