Rejected petition Lower the ban on social media for under 16s to be under 13 years old

Lower the ban age from 16 years old to 13 years old

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People between 13 and 16 should not be banned from using social media

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Why was this petition rejected?

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We already have a petition on this which is open and which you can sign:

Government ban on social media to be for under 13s only
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757849

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Date submitted 20 January 2026
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