Petition · past parliament · Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Devolve broadcasting and regulation of the media to the Welsh Government

Closed 840 signatures

What the petition asks

We want powers over broadcasting and regulation of the media to be devolved to the Welsh Government, to enable the setting of standards which are diverse and pluralistic, with strong accountability of media producers to Welsh citizens and Welsh public opinion.
We believe that the fact broadcasting and regulation of the media is controlled by the UK Government creates a "Democratic deficit", and that devolving these powers would enable the Welsh Government and Welsh Parliament to reform broadcasting and the media in Wales to improve coverage of Welsh issues and politics, and enable scrutiny of politicians which can affect political outcomes.

Timeline

8 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jun 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 840
Status Closed
Department Office of the Secretary of State for Wales
Opened 8 Dec 2020
Closed 8 Jun 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.