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.