Petitions/Require TV channels to provide an opt out of distressing tv adverts
StatusClosed
Opened6 Jan 2025
Closes6 Jul 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We think people should be able to opt out of tv adverts with distressing content as this can cause distress for your everyday viewer.

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.

10,000
100,000

Constituency engagement ranking

Simon Hoare
1Simon Hoare MP
North Dorset
3
Lloyd Hatton
2Lloyd Hatton MP
South Dorset
3
Nigel Farage
3Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
2
Jesse Norman
4Jesse Norman MP
Hereford and South Herefordshire
2
Jack Abbott
5Jack Abbott MP
Ipswich
2
Steff Aquarone
6Steff Aquarone MP
North Norfolk
2
Andrew Ranger
7Andrew Ranger MP
Wrexham
2
Linsey Farnsworth
8Linsey Farnsworth MP
Amber Valley
1
Liam Conlon
9Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Tom Hayes
10Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
1
Require TV channels to provide an opt out of distressing tv adverts — Petitions