PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Ban social media for under 16s
Ban social media for under 16s
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
6
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Social media poses serious risks to under-16s' mental health, exposing them to harmful content, cyberbullying, and unrealistic online personas. Developing brains are vulnerable, impacting social and emotional growth. A ban, while complex, highlights the urgent need to protect young people online, aligning with the UK's Online Safety Act goals.