Rejected petition Stop the word nigger being used on social media and tv and radio

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

The UK Government is not responsible for the words which people use on social media.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is responsible for regulating the broadcast, telecommunications, and postal service industries in the UK. If you wish to raise a complaint about the use of certain language on TV or in other media, you can find out how to do so here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints.

Anyone using language with the purpose or effect of discriminating against someone on the basis of their race could be breaking the law under the Equality Act 2010.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

• Date submitted 14 January 2022
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