Petition · past parliament
Discuss and implement strategies to prevent and battle gaming addiction
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
Electronic Gaming is a big part of the 21st century. There are many positives to it and it in essence is not harmful. However, more and more people have reduced quality of life due to gaming addiction, something that increasingly affects children and young adults.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about gaming addictions, but are not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do to help prevent or combat gaming addictions.
We understand that you are concerned about gaming addictions, but are not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do to help prevent or combat gaming addictions.
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.