Petition · past parliament
Protect children from online porn.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of revelations of the "rape culture" in our schools the Government must implement immediately Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act 2017. This requires online publishers of porn to prevent minors from accessing material designed to sexually arouse adults.
A Government-commissioned study published in 2020 found "evidence of an influential relationship between use of pornography and harmful sexual attitudes and behaviours towards women".
In 2019, a British Board of Film Classification survey found that 51% of 11- to 13-year-olds had seen online pornography, rising to 66% of 14- to 15-year-olds.
Publishers must accept their responsibilities and penalties significant even for multi-billion-dollar companies which fail to meet them.
In 2019, a British Board of Film Classification survey found that 51% of 11- to 13-year-olds had seen online pornography, rising to 66% of 14- to 15-year-olds.
Publishers must accept their responsibilities and penalties significant even for multi-billion-dollar companies which fail to meet them.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Make showing proof of age a legal requirement for accessing online pornography
Timeline
| 11 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Apr 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.