Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Require removal of online content taunting deceased people & introduce penalties
Open for signatures
58 signatures
What the petition asks
Legislate to require social media platforms to remove harmful taunting content, introduce penalties for individuals who create or share it, and recognise digital taunting as a driver of violence, retaliation, and trauma.
Online taunting of deceased individuals and victims of violence is escalating across social media. It fuels retaliation, traumatises families, and contributes to cycles of harm. Existing laws do not cover this behaviour clearly, and enforcement is inconsistent. A dedicated law is urgently needed to protect young people and communities.
Timeline
| 24 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
58
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
24 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.