Have your say on government e-petitions

Require TV channels to provide an opt out of distressing tv adverts

Submitted by Rachael Janes on Sunday 24th November 2024

Published on Monday 6th January 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 6th July 2025

Signatures: 48

Relevant Departments

Tagged with

mentalhealth ~ TV ~ TV channels ~ Viewing

Petition Action

Require TV channels to provide an opt out of distressing tv adverts

Petition Details

We think people should be able to opt out of tv adverts with distressing content as this can cause distress for your everyday viewer.

Additional Information

We think viewers should have the choice to view or opt out of viewing such distressing adverts as it can affect people’s mental health.


You can't sign this petition because it is now closed. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!

Have your say on this petition!

comments powered by Disqus

repetition.me is a Good Stuff website

216.73.216.231 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:38:13 +0100