Petition · past parliament

Stop the word nigger being used on social media and tv and radio

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the word nigger banned so people aren’t allowed to say it is offensive
Because it is offensive and dates back to slavery

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

The UK Government is not responsible for the words which people use on social media.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is responsible for regulating the broadcast, telecommunications, and postal service industries in the UK. If you wish to raise a complaint about the use of certain language on TV or in other media, you can find out how to do so here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints.

Anyone using language with the purpose or effect of discriminating against someone on the basis of their race could be breaking the law under the Equality Act 2010.

Timeline

14 Jan 2022 Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Jan 2022

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