Rejected petition Introduce an immediate ban on social media access for anyone in the UK.

Ban the purchase or use of smartphones or other devices that can access social media platforms for any UK resident until they attain the age of 16.

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There is compelling evidence from may research studies that such access adversely impacts a young person by rewiring the synapses in their brains, leading to isolation, depression and mental ill-health. This causes numerous pressure and problems for the child, parents, carers, society and the NHS.

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You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar actions: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714201
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700086

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Date submitted 7 April 2025
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