Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Subtitles in Cinema: An Essential Accessibility Feature
Open for signatures
85 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government and Parliament to make subtitles mandatory for all movies shown in cinemas. Subtitles are essential for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, non-native language speakers, and many others. Access to cinema should be inclusive and equal for everyone.
We ask the government and parliament to act because only they can guarantee equal access to cinema for everyone. Subtitles are essential for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people and others who rely on them, yet availability is inconsistent and depends on individual cinemas. We believe accessibility is a human rights issue, not a choice. Government action can set national standards, ensure fairness, and prevent exclusion from cultural life.
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
5 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.