Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Change plans for Social Media Bans to instead a Law Enforcing Parental Controls
Open for signatures
25 signatures
What the petition asks
Instead of banning Social Media as proposed for Under 16's instead create a new law requiring parents to set up Parental Controls on their children's devices. This still secures the safety of children through Parental Responsibility while eliminating online ID Checks for all accessing social media.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
25
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
28 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.