Petition · past parliament
Require warnings for flashing lights on streaming services operating in the UK
Closed
54 signatures
What the petition asks
I am proposing that the Government introduces requirements for photosensitive warnings on streaming sites. Around 20,000 people in the UK have photosensitive epilepsy where seizures can be triggered by flashing lights. Streaming sites often do not use trigger warnings.
It is illegal to discriminate against disabled people, which includes people with epilepsy, but current practice by some streaming platforms does not reflect this.
Streaming services need to be required to show warnings for the safety of those who suffer with photosensitive epilepsy. We need a warning that a particular show or film specifically has photosensitive material. This would help reduce anxiety when using these platforms, but more importantly, potentially stop preventable seizures.
Streaming services need to be required to show warnings for the safety of those who suffer with photosensitive epilepsy. We need a warning that a particular show or film specifically has photosensitive material. This would help reduce anxiety when using these platforms, but more importantly, potentially stop preventable seizures.
Timeline
| 29 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Jun 2021
Closed
29 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.