PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop the government from banning under 16's using social media
Don't ban under 16's from using social media platforms
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
8
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 8/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 8/100,000
Background
It removes access to mental health support, A blanket ban treats all young people as irresponsible, even though many use social media safely, creatively, and responsibly,It harms freedom of expression,Parental tools already exist,It treats symptoms, not causes, It fails to prepare teens for adulthood,