PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Require TV channels to provide an opt out of distressing tv adverts
We think people should be able to opt out of tv adverts with distressing content as this can cause distress for your everyday viewer.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
48
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 48/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 48/100,000
Background
We think viewers should have the choice to view or opt out of viewing such distressing adverts as it can affect people’s mental health.