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Require advisory age ratings for literature

Closed 48 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to require Advisory Ratings, similar to those used within films (U, PG, 12, 15, 18), for literature, to help parents, children and vulnerable people choose literature which is safe and age appropriate for them.
Currently within literature, the only way to check whether a book is suitable for a certain age group is by checking for any content warnings, which are entirely voluntary, and are often too vague. This means young readers can easily access material which may be too adult for them, unbeknownst to them and their parents. We believe all literature should have an advisory rating, to help people choose literature which is right for them.

Timeline

16 May 2022 Petition opened for signatures
30 Nov 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 48
Status Closed
Opened 16 May 2022
Closed 30 Nov 2022

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