Petition · past parliament
Reverse the ban of the Iceland Palm Oil advert...it is NOT a political issue.
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
I like many people am disgusted that the Iceland commercial has been banned under the false mantra of it being political. Censorship of genuine environmental issues needs to stop.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The decision was taken by Clearcast, who are a private organisation. They preclear adverts on behalf of broadcasters before they appear on television.
You can find their statement here:
https://www.clearcast.co.uk/blog/clearcasts-md-responds-to-coverage-of-their-decision-not-to-clear-the-iceland-ad/
Broadcast adverts are covered by the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising. The rules on political advertising are the responsibility of Ofcom, and not the UK Government or Parliament.
https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes/broadcast-code.html
You could start a new petition calling for changes to the way advertising is regulated in the UK if that is something you would like to see happen.
You can find their statement here:
https://www.clearcast.co.uk/blog/clearcasts-md-responds-to-coverage-of-their-decision-not-to-clear-the-iceland-ad/
Broadcast adverts are covered by the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising. The rules on political advertising are the responsibility of Ofcom, and not the UK Government or Parliament.
https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes/broadcast-code.html
You could start a new petition calling for changes to the way advertising is regulated in the UK if that is something you would like to see happen.
Timeline
| 12 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.