Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ban social media and smartphone use for under 16s

Open for signatures 22 signatures

What the petition asks

We want to Put Childhood Before the Scroll and Campaign for a safer childhood by calling ion the Government to ban smartphone and social media use for under-16s.
We believe children deserve more time for real friendships, outdoor play, family, sport, creativity and learning — not endless scrolling. We want the Government to help protect childhood from the harms of smartphones and social media. We support age restrictions for under-16s to help promote real-life connections, play, sport and wellbeing.

Timeline

3 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 22
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened 3 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.