Petition
Do not introduce a mandatory social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to avoid introducing a mandatory overnight social media curfew for 16 & 17 year olds.
This being implemented takes away simple HUMAN RIGHTS, such as freedom.
If a 16/17yo is old enough to vote, we can take care of our phone usage.
This being implemented takes away simple HUMAN RIGHTS, such as freedom.
If a 16/17yo is old enough to vote, we can take care of our phone usage.
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 introduce social media curfew for 16 & 17 year olds" Do not introduce social media curfew for 16 & 17 year olds
Timeline
| 15 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.