Petition
New rules on online gossip sites
Closed
59 signatures
What the petition asks
Strengthen rules on online gossip sites. Require identity checks for users and takedowns of abuse within 24 hours, alongside the existing regulation in the Online Safety Act.
It’s about every child being spoken about online without consent. Every mum being shamed. Every person scared to post on social media because of bullying. We consider such sites to be hate forums—and ask the government to protect all people from this toxic online culture. It’s for every person who’s been discussed without consent, mocked for their appearance, or made to feel unsafe. It's for the children who will one day read those comments. I’m standing up not just for myself—but for everyone.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
59
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Jul 2025
Closed
28 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.