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.