Petitions/Ban sharing photos of children under 18 on social media
StatusOngoing
Opened14 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

The Government should ban sharing images of under-18s online. Child predators use innocent photos of children for sexual purposes, even when accounts are private. Children deserve the right to privacy and protection from online exploitation.

I believe the Government should introduce laws to prohibit or significantly restrict sharing images of under 18s online. Child protection agencies warn that offenders collect and misuse innocent photos, including faces and everyday activities. Private accounts do not guarantee safety, as images can be copied or shared. Stronger laws are needed to protect children’s privacy, reduce exploitation and give young people control over their digital footprint.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sir Desmond Swayne
1Sir Desmond Swayne MP
New Forest West
5
Wendy Morton
2Wendy Morton MP
Aldridge-Brownhills
1
Mr Connor Rand
3Mr Connor Rand MP
Altrincham and Sale West
1
Jessica Toale
4Jessica Toale MP
Bournemouth West
1
Barry Gardiner
5Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Sir Christopher Chope
6Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Chris Philp
7Chris Philp MP
Croydon South
1
Sarah Jones
8Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Catherine Atkinson
9Catherine Atkinson MP
Derby North
1
Alex Mayer
10Alex Mayer MP
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
1