Submitted on Wednesday 21st January 2026
Rejected on Thursday 19th February 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Do not introduce a social media ban for under-16s.
Do not introduce a social media ban for under 16s. Doing so may harm children more than help them.
Do not introduce a ban for under-16s on social media. Many teenagers utilize social media every day to help cope with suicidal thoughts, depression or any other form of anxiety, banning social media may cause unnecessary stress to charities about assisting children, this also should be for parents to decide, not the government.
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Do not ban social media for under 16s
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757233
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