Petition · past parliament
Negate the influence that lying Media celebrities have on public life
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Bar individuals who demonstrably perpetuate hate through simplified opinions that popularize complex issues around public life
Hold public figures accountable for their words and actions in the courts. The person in the street is able to express their opinion without hinderance. People in national public life with a widespread audience should be held to a higher standard of truth
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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Make it an offence for media outlets to publish unfounded or false statements
Make it an offence for media outlets to publish unfounded or false statements
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Make it an offence for media outlets to publish unfounded or false statements
Make it an offence for media outlets to publish unfounded or false statements
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.