Petition
Not banned social media for under 16
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Because people should have freedom and not be controlled by the government
This should be a vote with the people of the uk and not decided by one person
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action:
Do not ban social media for under 16s
Do not ban social media for under 16s
Do not ban social media for under 16s
Do not ban social media for under 16s
Timeline
| 19 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.