Petition · past parliament · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Ban social media for under 16s
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe there should be a new law banning social media for under 16 year olds.
Many parents don't want their children to have phones or use social media especially so young, but nobody wants their child 'left out' or bullied for not being included in the world of technology and so most parents allow their children to be involved with lack of understanding and powerless in some ways to protect their children from online harm including mental health disorders. Social media can be damaging to children, yet I don’t think the companies are held accountable. Protect future generations.
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
18 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.