Petitions/Ban social media for under-16s to protect children
StatusClosed
Opened29 Aug 2025
Closes28 Feb 2026
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

Ban social media access for under-16s. We think this could protect their mental health and childhood. Evidence shows it can cause harm, exposing children to bullying, addiction and inappropriate content. Follow Australia’s lead to prioritise their well-being. Social media can wait—childhood cannot.

We think the government could introduce strict age verification, legislation holding platforms accountable, and promote real-world activities and digital literacy in schools. We believe social media can harm children's development. By acting now, we think the government can protect childhood, encourage healthier habits, and ensure children are ready to navigate social media as adults.

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Government response

The government is launching a consultation and a national conversation to gather views and drive action to keep children safe online, including seeking views on a social media ban for children.

Constituency engagement ranking

Joe Powell
1Joe Powell MP
Kensington and Bayswater
1,111
Mr Paul Kohler
2Mr Paul Kohler MP
Wimbledon
957
Ben Coleman
3Ben Coleman MP
Chelsea and Fulham
955
Andy Slaughter
4Andy Slaughter MP
Hammersmith and Chiswick
947
Sarah Olney
5Sarah Olney MP
Richmond Park
932
Tulip Siddiq
6Tulip Siddiq MP
Hampstead and Highgate
912
Dr Rupa Huq
7Dr Rupa Huq MP
Ealing Central and Acton
787
Fleur Anderson
8Fleur Anderson MP
Putney
785
Munira Wilson
9Munira Wilson MP
Twickenham
710
David Simmonds
10David Simmonds MP
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
702