Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Regulate podcast platforms to prevent the spread of misogyny and harmful content
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864 signatures
What the petition asks
Strengthen regulation of podcast and social media platforms to meet minimum editorial standards, strengthen oversight & prevent algorithmic promotion of harmful content, in order to delegitimise misinformation and dangerous ideologies which endanger not just women and protected groups, but everyone.
With growing concern around under-16’s access to social media we should be equally concerned about content they have unlimited access to via podcasts
With such influence and access to individuals there must be equal responsibility and accountability for podcasters.
A recent YouGov study found misogyny in schools is a big problem and teachers report it's worsening.
With Ofcom now holding powers to regulate global streaming services we question why this has not been extended to podcasting platforms.
With such influence and access to individuals there must be equal responsibility and accountability for podcasters.
A recent YouGov study found misogyny in schools is a big problem and teachers report it's worsening.
With Ofcom now holding powers to regulate global streaming services we question why this has not been extended to podcasting platforms.
Timeline
| 24 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
864
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
24 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.