Petition · past parliament

Hold online trolls accountable for their actions.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

BAN such individuals from using social media for life, hold them accountable for their actions. It is not ok to make another person feel so terrible about themselves for their gender, ethnicity, sexuality or simply a opinion that’s different to a trolls.
To many people are ending their lives now days after asking repeatedly for help via police and other services but not being taken seriously because the offences are “online”. Simply blocking trolls online doesn’t work when they can make NEW accounts over and over again. The hurt these people cause doesn’t just stop once your phones down or laptops off. It goes much deeper, it needs STOPPING.

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/a similar action:

Legislate for social media bans for online hate, abuse or trolling offences
Legislate for social media bans for online hate, abuse or trolling offences

Timeline

28 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jul 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 30 Jul 2021

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